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Schulfer Family History

Schulfer 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: Schuler, Schuller, Schutter, Schiffer, Schilder, Schule, Schuder

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Where is the Schulfer family from?

You can see how Schulfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schulfer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schulfer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Schulfer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schulfer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schulfer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schulfer 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 Schulfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schulfer. 50% of Schulfer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Schulfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Schulfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schulfer 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Schulfer. 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 44 military records available for the last name Schulfer. For the veterans among your Schulfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schulfer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Schulfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schulfer in 1967 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schulfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schulfer 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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