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Schaffler Family History

Schaffler Surname Meaning

South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schäffler): see Schaeffler.

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


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Where is the Schaffler family from?

You can see how Schaffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaffler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schaffler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Schaffler families living in Alberta. This was about 70% of all the recorded Schaffler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Schaffler families in 1911.
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What did your Schaffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaffler. 36% of Schaffler men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Schaffler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaffler were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Secretary
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schaffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaffler 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 741 immigration records available for the last name Schaffler. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Schaffler. For the veterans among your Schaffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaffler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schaffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schaffler in 1962 was 65, and 63 in 2004.

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