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Schieffelin Family History

Schieffelin 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: Schiefen, Scheffel, Schoepflin, Schiefelbein, Schieffer, Schoeffel

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Where is the Schieffelin family from?

You can see how Schieffelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schieffelin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schieffelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Schieffelin families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schieffelin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Schieffelin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schieffelin 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 Schieffelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and H were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schieffelin. 60% of Schieffelin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schieffelin women worked as a H.

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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
    60%
  • Checking Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H
    100%

What Schieffelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Schieffelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schieffelin 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 676 immigration records available for the last name Schieffelin. 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 208 military records available for the last name Schieffelin. For the veterans among your Schieffelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schieffelin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Schieffelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schieffelin in 1955 was 43, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schieffelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schieffelin 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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