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Schaffhauser Family History

Schaffhauser Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Schaffhausen for instance one on the Rhine river in Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Schaffhauser family from?

You can see how Schaffhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaffhauser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaffhauser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schaffhauser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Schaffhauser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schaffhauser families in 1880.
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What did your Schaffhauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaffhauser. 19% of Schaffhauser men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schaffhauser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaffhauser were New Worker and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Typist
    23%

What Schaffhauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schaffhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaffhauser 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Schaffhauser. 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 310 military records available for the last name Schaffhauser. For the veterans among your Schaffhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaffhauser lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schaffhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schaffhauser in 1955 was 22, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaffhauser 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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