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Schrafel Family History

Schrafel 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: Schramel, Schrage, Schabel, Schramer, Schlafer, Schnabel, Schrade

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Where is the Schrafel family from?

You can see how Schrafel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrafel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrafel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schrafel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrafel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schrafel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrafel 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 Schrafel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schrafel. 50% of Schrafel 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Schrafel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Schrafel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrafel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Schrafel. 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 23 military records available for the last name Schrafel. For the veterans among your Schrafel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrafel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Schrafel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schrafel in 1964 was 80, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schrafel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrafel 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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