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Schafferman Family History

Schafferman 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: Schaffran, Schaffert, Schiffman, Schaffer, Scherman, Schwerman

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Where is the Schafferman family from?

You can see how Schafferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schafferman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schafferman family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schafferman's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Schafferman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schafferman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Schafferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schafferman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Schafferman. 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 34 military records available for the last name Schafferman. For the veterans among your Schafferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schafferman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Schafferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schafferman in 1968 was 70, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schafferman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schafferman 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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