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Schefneker Family History

Schefneker 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: Schenker, Scheiner, Schlenker, Schenkel, Schneier, Scheffler

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Where is the Schefneker family from?

You can see how Schefneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schefneker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schefneker families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schefneker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schefneker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Schefneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schefneker 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 immigration records available for the last name Schefneker. 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 military records available for the last name Schefneker. For the veterans among your Schefneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schefneker lifespan?

Average Schefneker life expectancy in 1982 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schefneker 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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