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Schaafs Family History

Schaafs Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schaaf, Schaar, Schaal, Schaap, Schaack, Schaff, Schaab, Schlais

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Where is the Schaafs family from?

You can see how Schaafs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaafs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schaafs family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Schaafs's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Schaafs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Schaafs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaafs census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Schaafs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Schaafs. For the veterans among your Schaafs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaafs lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schaafs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schaafs in 1952 was 50, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaafs ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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