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Schraff Family History

Schraff 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: Schaff, Schlaff, Schroff, Shroff, Schrage, Schiff, Sheaff, Schaaf

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Where is the Schraff family from?

You can see how Schraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schraff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schraff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schraff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schraff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schraff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schraff 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 Schraff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schraff. 20% of Schraff men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Schraff women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Schraff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Schraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schraff 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Schraff. 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 275 military records available for the last name Schraff. For the veterans among your Schraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schraff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schraff in 1963 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schraff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schraff 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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