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Scheaffer Family History

Scheaffer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Schaeffer.

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


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Where is the Scheaffer family from?

You can see how Scheaffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheaffer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scheaffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Scheaffer families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Scheaffer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scheaffer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheaffer 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 Scheaffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheaffer. 28% of Scheaffer men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Scheaffer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheaffer were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Scheaffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scheaffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheaffer 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Scheaffer. 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 581 military records available for the last name Scheaffer. For the veterans among your Scheaffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheaffer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Scheaffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scheaffer in 1961 was 31, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheaffer 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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