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Schaeffner Family History

Schaeffner 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: Schaeffler, Schaffner, Schaeffer, Schaefer, Schaffer, Schaffter

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Where is the Schaeffner family from?

You can see how Schaeffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaeffner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaeffner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schaeffner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaeffner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schaeffner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaeffner 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 Schaeffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaeffner. 34% of Schaeffner men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Draftsman
    10%

What Schaeffner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Schaeffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaeffner 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Schaeffner. 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 120 military records available for the last name Schaeffner. For the veterans among your Schaeffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaeffner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Schaeffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schaeffner in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaeffner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaeffner 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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