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Schrafer Family History

Schrafer 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: Schramer, Schlafer, Schrader, Schrager, Schafer, Schraer, Schrage

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Where is the Schrafer family from?

You can see how Schrafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrafer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schrafer family living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Schrafer's in USA. Maryland and 3 other states had the highest population of Schrafer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrafer 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 95 census records available for the last name Schrafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrafer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Schrafer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Schrafer. For the veterans among your Schrafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrafer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Schrafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schrafer in 1972 was 56, and 79 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schrafer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrafer 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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