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Scheffer Family History

Scheffer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schäffer (see Schaffer ). It is also found in Hungary.

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


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Where is the Scheffer family from?

You can see how Scheffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scheffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Scheffer families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Scheffer's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Scheffer families in 1891.
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What did your Scheffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scheffer. 100% of Scheffer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Scheffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheffer 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Scheffer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Scheffer. For the veterans among your Scheffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheffer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Scheffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Scheffer in 1947 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheffer 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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