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Schofler Family History

Schofler 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: Scholer, Scholler, Schofer, Schoeler, Schooler, Schuler, Schopper

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Where is the Schofler family from?

You can see how Schofler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schofler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schofler families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schofler's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schofler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schofler 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 93 census records available for the last name Schofler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schofler 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Schofler. 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 51 military records available for the last name Schofler. For the veterans among your Schofler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schofler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Schofler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schofler in 1971 was 89, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schofler 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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