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Schifter Family History

Schifter 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: Schiffer, Schutter, Schimmer, Schetter, Schilder, Schipper, Schier

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Where is the Schifter family from?

You can see how Schifter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schifter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schifter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Schifter families living in New Jersey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Schifter's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schifter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schifter 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 Schifter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schifter. 60% of Schifter men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Schifter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Schifter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schifter 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Schifter. 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 213 military records available for the last name Schifter. For the veterans among your Schifter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schifter lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Schifter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Schifter in 1961 was 57, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schifter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schifter 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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