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Schiaffino Family History

Schiaffino 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: Sciarrino, Chaffin, Schiano, Schifano, Chaffins, Schilling, Schiffer

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Where is the Schiaffino family from?

You can see how Schiaffino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiaffino family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schiaffino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Schiaffino families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiaffino's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Schiaffino families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiaffino 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 Schiaffino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schiaffino. 50% of Schiaffino men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Schiaffino women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schiaffino were Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Schiaffino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Schiaffino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiaffino 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schiaffino. 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 101 military records available for the last name Schiaffino. For the veterans among your Schiaffino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiaffino lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schiaffino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schiaffino in 1962 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiaffino 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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