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Schaufele Family History

Schaufele Surname Meaning

German (Schäufele): metonymic occupational name for someone who made shovels or used one in his work.

It is derived from Middle High German schūfel meaning ‘shovel’.

This name highlights the profession of an individual, linking them directly to their trade.

Similar names can be found, such as Saufley, which may share etymological roots.

Such names were common in historical contexts, often reflecting the occupation of an ancestor.

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


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Where is the Schaufele family from?

You can see how Schaufele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaufele family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaufele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Schaufele families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Schaufele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schaufele families in 1880.
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What did your Schaufele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookeeper and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaufele. 15% of Schaufele men worked as a Bookeeper and 100% of Schaufele women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Bookeeper
    15%
  • Printer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Schaufele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schaufele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaufele 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Schaufele. 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 321 military records available for the last name Schaufele. For the veterans among your Schaufele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaufele lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schaufele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schaufele in 1965 was 81, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaufele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaufele 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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