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Scaeffer Family History

Scaeffer 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: Scheffer, Schaeffer, Shaeffer, Stauffer, Schiffer, Schaefer, Saffer

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Where is the Scaeffer family from?

You can see how Scaeffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaeffer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scaeffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Scaeffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Scaeffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scaeffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scaeffer 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 205 census records available for the last name Scaeffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scaeffer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Scaeffer. 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 20 military records available for the last name Scaeffer. For the veterans among your Scaeffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scaeffer lifespan?

Average Scaeffer life expectancy in 1971 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scaeffer 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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