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Schaeftlein Family History

Schaeftlein 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: Schaeffler, Schiefelbein, Schlein, Schoenstein, Schaefer, Schoettle

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Where is the Schaeftlein family from?

You can see how Schaeftlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaeftlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schaeftlein families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schaeftlein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schaeftlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaeftlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaeftlein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schaeftlein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Schaeftlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaeftlein 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Schaeftlein. 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 7 military records available for the last name Schaeftlein. For the veterans among your Schaeftlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaeftlein lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Schaeftlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schaeftlein in 1970 was 88, and 86 in 1999.

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