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Schaffstall Family History

Schaffstall 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: Schoffstall, Shoffstall, Schaffter, Schaafsma, Schaffran, Castell

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Where is the Schaffstall family from?

You can see how Schaffstall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaffstall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Schaffstall families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schaffstall's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schaffstall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaffstall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaffstall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Schaffstall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaffstall 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Schaffstall. 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 76 military records available for the last name Schaffstall. For the veterans among your Schaffstall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaffstall lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Schaffstall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schaffstall in 1968 was 66, and 82 in 2002.

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