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Schriefer Family History

Schriefer Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Schrieber.

South German: topographic name for someone living near a crag related to Middle High German schreffen ‘to split’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schriefer family from?

You can see how Schriefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schriefer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Schriefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Schriefer families living in Essex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Schriefer's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Schriefer families in 1891.
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What did your Schriefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schriefer. 25% of Schriefer men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Schriefer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schriefer were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schriefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schriefer 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 977 immigration records available for the last name Schriefer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schriefer. For the veterans among your Schriefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schriefer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schriefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schriefer in 1950 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schriefer 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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