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Schotthoefer Family History

Schotthoefer 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: Schlotthauer, Schroeder, Schutter, Schetter, Schattner, Schlotter

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Where is the Schotthoefer family from?

You can see how Schotthoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schotthoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schotthoefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schotthoefer families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Schotthoefer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schotthoefer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Schotthoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schotthoefer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Schotthoefer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Schotthoefer. For the veterans among your Schotthoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schotthoefer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Schotthoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schotthoefer in 1972 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schotthoefer 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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