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Schaeflein Family History

Schaeflein Name 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: Schlein, Schaefer, Schiefen, Schelin, Schaufler, Schaeffler

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Where is the Schaeflein family from?

You can see how Schaeflein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaeflein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaeflein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schaeflein family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaeflein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schaeflein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaeflein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaeflein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaeflein. 100% of Schaeflein men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Schaeflein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaeflein 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Schaeflein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Schaeflein. For the veterans among your Schaeflein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaeflein lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Schaeflein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schaeflein in 1970 was 84, and 73 in 2001.

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