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Schafersman Family History

Schafersman 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: Scherman, Schliesman, Schwerman, Schleisman, Scheuerman, Schierman

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Where is the Schafersman family from?

You can see how Schafersman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schafersman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Schafersman families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schafersman's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Schafersman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schafersman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schafersman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Schafersman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schafersman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Schafersman. 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 69 military records available for the last name Schafersman. For the veterans among your Schafersman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schafersman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schafersman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schafersman in 1963 was 95, and 93 in 2004.

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