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Schift Family History

Schift 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: Schiff, Schilt, Schild, Schott, Schick, Schier, Schaff, Schlitt

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Where is the Schift family from?

You can see how Schift families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schift family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schift families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schift families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schift's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Schift families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schift 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 113 census records available for the last name Schift. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schift 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Schift. 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 9 military records available for the last name Schift. For the veterans among your Schift ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schift lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Schift life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schift in 1974 was 81, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schift 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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