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Schoeff Name Meaning

German (Schöff): in most cases an occupational name from Middle High German scheffe ‘lay assessor at a court juror’ (modern German Schöffe).

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


Similar surnames: Schaff, Schiff, Schleif, Schnepf, Schopf, Schoff, Schoof, Schenk

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Where is the Schoeff family from?

You can see how Schoeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoeff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Schoeff families living in Indiana. This was about 96% of all the recorded Schoeff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schoeff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoeff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoeff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoeff. 61% of Schoeff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schoeff women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    9%
  • Farm Hand
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Schoeff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Schoeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeff 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Schoeff. 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 305 military records available for the last name Schoeff. For the veterans among your Schoeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schoeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schoeff in 1963 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

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