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Schreffler Family History

Schreffler Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by a split crag Middle High German schreffe.

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


Similar surnames: Schaeffler, Schriefer, Schrepfer, Schiffler, Schaufler, Scheffler

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Where is the Schreffler family from?

You can see how Schreffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schreffler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schreffler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schreffler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schreffler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schreffler families in 1891.
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What did your Schreffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schreffler. 24% of Schreffler men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Schreffler women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schreffler were Carpenter 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
  • House Work
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schreffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schreffler 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Schreffler. 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 Schreffler. For the veterans among your Schreffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schreffler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schreffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Schreffler in 1953 was 39, and 66 in 2004.

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