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Schaffrath Family History

Schaffrath 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: Schaffran, Schaffert, Paffrath, Schratz, Schaff, Schiffman, Schardt

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Where is the Schaffrath family from?

You can see how Schaffrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaffrath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaffrath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Schaffrath families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schaffrath's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schaffrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaffrath 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 Schaffrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wpa was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaffrath. 28% of Schaffrath men worked as a Wpa.

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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

  • Wpa
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

What Schaffrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Schaffrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaffrath 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Schaffrath. 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 730 military records available for the last name Schaffrath. For the veterans among your Schaffrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaffrath lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schaffrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schaffrath in 1961 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaffrath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaffrath 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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