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Schaffenberg Family History

Schaffenberg 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: Scharfenberg, Schnakenberg, Schoenberg, Hoffenberg, Schulenberg

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Where is the Schaffenberg family from?

You can see how Schaffenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaffenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaffenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schaffenberg families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Schaffenberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schaffenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaffenberg 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 Schaffenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaffenberg. 100% of Schaffenberg men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Schaffenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Schaffenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaffenberg 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Schaffenberg. 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 41 military records available for the last name Schaffenberg. For the veterans among your Schaffenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaffenberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Schaffenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schaffenberg in 1964 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaffenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaffenberg 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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