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Schefman Family History

Schefman 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: Scherman, Scheiman, Schepman, Sherman, Schiffman, Scheumann, Schulman

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Where is the Schefman family from?

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

What did your Schefman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Schefman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schefman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Schefman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Schefman. For the veterans among your Schefman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schefman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Schefman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schefman in 1971 was 84, and 86 in 1999.

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