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Schofer Family History

Schofer Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Schoffer (see Schaffer). (Schöfer): variant of Schäfer (see Schaefer).

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


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Where is the Schofer family from?

You can see how Schofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schofer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Schofer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Schofer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schofer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schofer 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 Schofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schofer. 23% of Schofer men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Schofer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schofer were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Schofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Schofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schofer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schofer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schofer. For the veterans among your Schofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schofer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schofer in 1955 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schofer 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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