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Schefe Family History

Schefe 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: Scheff, Schewe, Scheve, Schenk, Schei, Scheuer, Scherf, Schein

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Where is the Schefe family from?

You can see how Schefe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schefe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schefe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schefe families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schefe's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schefe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schefe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schefe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schefe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schefe 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Schefe. 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 54 military records available for the last name Schefe. For the veterans among your Schefe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schefe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Schefe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schefe in 1962 was 76, and 96 in 2001.

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