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Schaeffer Family History

Schaeffer Surname Meaning

German (Schäffer):: see Schaffer variant of Schäfer (see Schaefer).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schaeffer family from?

You can see how Schaeffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaeffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schaeffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Schaeffer families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schaeffer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schaeffer families in 1891.
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What did your Schaeffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schaeffer. 80% of Schaeffer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 66,000 census records available for the last name Schaeffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaeffer 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Schaeffer. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Schaeffer. For the veterans among your Schaeffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaeffer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Schaeffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schaeffer in 1942 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaeffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaeffer 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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