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Shauf Family History

Shauf Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schauf.

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


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Where is the Shauf family from?

You can see how Shauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shauf family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shauf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shauf family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shauf's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Shauf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shauf 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 Shauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shauf. 47% of Shauf men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Shauf women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shauf were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Shauf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shauf 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Shauf. 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 98 military records available for the last name Shauf. For the veterans among your Shauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shauf lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Shauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shauf in 1959 was 46, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shauf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shauf 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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