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Schieffer Family History

Schieffer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schiffer or Schiefer.

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


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Where is the Schieffer family from?

You can see how Schieffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schieffer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schieffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schieffer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schieffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schieffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schieffer 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 Schieffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schieffer. 32% of Schieffer men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Schieffer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schieffer were Owner 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Owner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Schieffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schieffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schieffer 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Schieffer. 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 608 military records available for the last name Schieffer. For the veterans among your Schieffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schieffer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Schieffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schieffer in 1949 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schieffer 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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