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Schurff Family History

Schurff 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: Schuff, Scherff, Scharff, Schur, Scherf, Schiff, Scarff, Schaff

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Where is the Schurff family from?

You can see how Schurff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schurff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schurff families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schurff's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schurff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schurff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Schurff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schurff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Schurff. 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 47 military records available for the last name Schurff. For the veterans among your Schurff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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