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Schoefmann Family History

Schoefmann 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: Schoemann, Scheumann, Schiemann, Schuermann, Schoenemann, Hoffmann

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoefmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Schoefmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoefmann 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Schoefmann. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Schoefmann. For the veterans among your Schoefmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoefmann lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Schoefmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schoefmann in 1979 was 61, and 84 in 1998.

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