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Schipfer Family History

Schipfer 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: Schiffer, Schipper, Schiefer, Schopfer, Schimmer, Schopper, Schilder

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Where is the Schipfer family from?

You can see how Schipfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schipfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schipfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schipfer families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schipfer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schipfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schipfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schipfer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Schipfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schipfer 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Schipfer. 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 120 military records available for the last name Schipfer. For the veterans among your Schipfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schipfer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Schipfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schipfer in 1966 was 81, and 67 in 2003.

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