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Schahfer Family History

Schahfer 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: Schaefer, Schaffer, Schafer, Scharrer, Schiffer, Schacher, Schaffert, Schaller, Schauder, Schauer

158	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
19	Military Records
14	Immigration Records
44	Census and Voter Lists
356	Member Trees

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Where is the Schahfer family from?

You can see how Schahfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schahfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schahfer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schahfer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schahfer families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schahfer 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 Schahfer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 44 census records available for the last name Schahfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schahfer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Schahfer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 19 military records available for the last name Schahfer. For the veterans among your Schahfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schahfer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Schahfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schahfer in 1967 was 87, and 75 in 1996.

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Schahfer Surname Meaning

Where is the Schahfer family from?

What Schahfer family records will you find?

What is the average Schahfer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Schahfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schahfer in 1967 was 87, and 75 in 1996.

Schahfer Family History

Schahfer Surname Meaning

591 record(s) for Schahfer

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Where is the Schahfer family from?

What Schahfer family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Schahfer lifespan?

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Schahfer Surname Meaning

591 record(s) for Schahfer

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Where is the Schahfer family from?

What Schahfer family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Schahfer family history

What is the average Schahfer lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schahfer family tree

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