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Scheffs Family History

Scheffs 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, Scherf, Schepis, Schiff, Sheff, Schaff, Schoeff, Scheffel

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Where is the Scheffs family from?

You can see how Scheffs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheffs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scheffs family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scheffs's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Scheffs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheffs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheffs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheffs. 50% of Scheffs men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Scheffs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheffs 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Scheffs. 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 48 military records available for the last name Scheffs. For the veterans among your Scheffs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheffs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Scheffs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Scheffs in 1964 was 85, and 63 in 1998.

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