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Schanfelt Family History

Schanfelt 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: Schaffert, Schaufele, Shanafelt, Schonfeld, Schindel, Schappell

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Where is the Schanfelt family from?

You can see how Schanfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schanfelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schanfelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Schanfelt families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Schanfelt's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Schanfelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schanfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Schanfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schanfelt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Schanfelt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Schanfelt. For the veterans among your Schanfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schanfelt lifespan?

Average Schanfelt life expectancy in 1967 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schanfelt 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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