Schierff Family History

Schierff 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: Scherff, Scherf, Schiff, Schier, Schierer, Schoeff, Scheff, Scharff, Scher, Sheaff

73	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
9	Military Records
13	Immigration Records
15	Census and Voter Lists
1	Member Trees

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Where is the Schierff family from?

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

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

Census Record

There are 15 census records available for the last name Schierff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schierff 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Schierff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Schierff. For the veterans among your Schierff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schierff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Schierff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schierff in 1968 was 76, and 97 in 2003.

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Schierff Surname Meaning

Where is the Schierff family from?

What Schierff family records will you find?

What is the average Schierff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Schierff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schierff in 1968 was 76, and 97 in 2003.

Schierff Family History

Schierff Surname Meaning

111 record(s) for Schierff

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Schierff Surname Meaning

111 record(s) for Schierff

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Where is the Schierff family from?

What Schierff family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Schierff family history

What is the average Schierff lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schierff family tree

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