History of your Surname
Get access to Schaffler family records.Start a free trial

Schaffler Family History

Schaffler Name Meaning

South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schäffler): see Schaeffler .

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


Similar surnames: Schaffer, Schiffler, Schaeffler, Schaffner, Sheffler, Scheffer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Schaffler family from?

You can see how Schaffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaffler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schaffler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Schaffler families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaffler's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Schaffler families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaffler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schaffler. 100% of Schaffler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

View Census Data for Schaffler | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Schaffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schaffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaffler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Schaffler

Passenger Lists

There are 741 immigration records available for the last name Schaffler. 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.

View all Schaffler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Schaffler. For the veterans among your Schaffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Schaffler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Schaffler family history

Discover More

What is the average Schaffler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schaffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schaffler in 1962 was 65, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaffler

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schaffler family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Schaffler last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial