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Schaf Family History

Schaf Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a herdsman from Middle High German schāf schāp ‘sheep’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schaf family from?

You can see how Schaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schaf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schaf family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schaf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schaf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaf. 42% of Schaf men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schaf women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaf were Owner and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Schaf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaf 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Schaf. 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 764 military records available for the last name Schaf. For the veterans among your Schaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaf lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Schaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schaf in 1957 was 51, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaf 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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