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Schuffert Family History

Schuffert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schubert. Compare Shuford.

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


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Where is the Schuffert family from?

You can see how Schuffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuffert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schuffert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Schuffert families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schuffert's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schuffert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schuffert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schuffert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuffert. 30% of Schuffert men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Schuffert women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Engineer
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Schuffert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Schuffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuffert 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Schuffert. 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 150 military records available for the last name Schuffert. For the veterans among your Schuffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuffert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schuffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schuffert in 1963 was 47, and 93 in 2004.

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