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Schiffner Name Meaning

German: variant of Schiffer

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


Similar surnames: Schiffler, Schiffer, Schaffner, Schieffer, Schaffler, Schaffer

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Where is the Schiffner family from?

You can see how Schiffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiffner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schiffner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Schiffner family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiffner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Schiffner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiffner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schiffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schiffner. 100% of Schiffner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schiffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiffner 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Schiffner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 860 military records available for the last name Schiffner. For the veterans among your Schiffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiffner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schiffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schiffner in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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