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Schafnitt Family History

Schafnitt 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: Schaffert, Schantz, Schlitt, Schmitt, Schnitz, Schatz, Scafidi

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Where is the Schafnitt family from?

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

What did your Schafnitt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Schafnitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schafnitt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Schafnitt. 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 34 military records available for the last name Schafnitt. For the veterans among your Schafnitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schafnitt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Schafnitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schafnitt in 1971 was 54, and 84 in 2001.

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