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Schefrin Family History

Schefrin 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: Schein, Sherrin, Schelin, Shifrin, Schwerin, Scheuring, Cherin

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Where is the Schefrin family from?

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

What did your Schefrin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Schefrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schefrin 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Schefrin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Schefrin. For the veterans among your Schefrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schefrin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Schefrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schefrin in 1969 was 80, and 99 in 2003.

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