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Schoeffler Family History

Schoeffler Surname Meaning

South German (Schöffler): variant of Schaeffler. This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Schoeffler family from?

You can see how Schoeffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeffler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoeffler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Schoeffler families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Schoeffler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schoeffler families in 1880.
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What did your Schoeffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoeffler. 20% of Schoeffler men worked as a Clerk and 67% of Schoeffler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoeffler were Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Watchmaker
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Schoeffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoeffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeffler 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Schoeffler. 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 334 military records available for the last name Schoeffler. For the veterans among your Schoeffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeffler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schoeffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schoeffler in 1961 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

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