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Schrafft Family History

Schrafft 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: Schaff, Schrandt, Schlaff, Schroff, Schraut, Shroff, Schrage

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Where is the Schrafft family from?

You can see how Schrafft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrafft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrafft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schrafft families living in New Jersey. This was about 58% of all the recorded Schrafft's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schrafft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrafft 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 438 census records available for the last name Schrafft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrafft 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Schrafft. 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 77 military records available for the last name Schrafft. For the veterans among your Schrafft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrafft lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Schrafft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schrafft in 1959 was 61, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrafft 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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