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Schiferl Family History

Schiferl Surname Meaning

South German: very rare variant of Schieferl itself a rare variant of Schiefer.

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


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Where is the Schiferl family from?

You can see how Schiferl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiferl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schiferl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schiferl families living in Nebraska. This was about 56% of all the recorded Schiferl's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Schiferl families in 1880.
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What did your Schiferl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schiferl. 42% of Schiferl men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schiferl women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schiferl were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Schiferl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Schiferl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiferl 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Schiferl. 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 110 military records available for the last name Schiferl. For the veterans among your Schiferl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiferl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schiferl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schiferl in 1964 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiferl 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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