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Schierhoff Family History

Schierhoff 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: Chernoff, Achterhof, Schroff, Scherff, Shroff, Scherf, Steinhoff

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Where is the Schierhoff family from?

You can see how Schierhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schierhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schierhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schierhoff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schierhoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schierhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schierhoff 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 Schierhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schierhoff. 47% of Schierhoff men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Schierhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Schierhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schierhoff 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 Schierhoff. 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 46 military records available for the last name Schierhoff. For the veterans among your Schierhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schierhoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Schierhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schierhoff in 1970 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schierhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schierhoff 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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