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Schaffron Family History

Schaffron 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: Schaffran, Schaffert, Schaff, Schiffman, Schaffer, Schaffter, Chaffin

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Where is the Schaffron family from?

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

What did your Schaffron ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Schaffron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaffron 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Schaffron. 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 25 military records available for the last name Schaffron. For the veterans among your Schaffron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaffron lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Schaffron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schaffron in 1961 was 43, and 96 in 2003.

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