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Schiefert Family History

Schiefert 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: Schiefer, Schiffer, Schaffert, Schaefer, Schieber, Schiefen, Schierer

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Where is the Schiefert family from?

You can see how Schiefert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiefert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schiefert family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiefert's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schiefert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiefert 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 77 census records available for the last name Schiefert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiefert 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 Schiefert. 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 Schiefert. For the veterans among your Schiefert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiefert lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Schiefert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schiefert in 1974 was 65, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiefert 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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