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Schffler Family History

Schffler 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: Schiffler, Scheffler, Schaffler, Schuler, Schiffer, Scholer, Schaller

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Where is the Schffler family from?

You can see how Schffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schffler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schffler families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Schffler's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schffler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Schffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schffler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Schffler. 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 13 military records available for the last name Schffler. For the veterans among your Schffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schffler

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