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Schaffran Family History

Schaffran Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Schaffran family from?

You can see how Schaffran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaffran family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Schaffran families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Schaffran's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schaffran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaffran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schaffran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaffran. 39% of Schaffran men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schaffran women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaffran were Manager and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Schaffran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Schaffran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaffran 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Schaffran. 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 229 military records available for the last name Schaffran. For the veterans among your Schaffran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaffran lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schaffran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schaffran in 1964 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaffran 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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