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Schaffner Family History

Schaffner Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a steward or bailiff a variant of Schaffer

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


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Where is the Schaffner family from?

You can see how Schaffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaffner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schaffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Schaffner families living in Alberta. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schaffner's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Schaffner families in 1911.
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What did your Schaffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schaffner. 84% of Schaffner 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
    84%
  • Merchant
    17%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Schaffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaffner 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Schaffner. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Schaffner. For the veterans among your Schaffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaffner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Schaffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schaffner in 1949 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaffner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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