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Schraf Family History

Schraf 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: Schaaf, Schrag, Schray, Schram, Schrad, Schaf, Schaar, Schrage

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Where is the Schraf family from?

You can see how Schraf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schraf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schraf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schraf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schraf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schraf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schraf 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 Schraf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schraf. 60% of Schraf men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Schraf women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schraf were Retired and Teacher.

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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%
  • Retired
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Schraf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Schraf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schraf 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Schraf. 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 79 military records available for the last name Schraf. For the veterans among your Schraf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schraf lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Schraf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schraf in 1980 was 70, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schraf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schraf 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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