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Schafges Family History

Schafges 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: Schaffer, Schager, Schafer, Schares, Charles, Chaves, Schrage, Scales

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Where is the Schafges family from?

You can see how Schafges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schafges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schafges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Schafges families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schafges's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schafges families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Schafges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schafges 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schafges. 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 20 military records available for the last name Schafges. For the veterans among your Schafges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schafges lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Schafges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schafges in 1967 was 69, and 96 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schafges 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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