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Schoffstal Family History

Schoffstal 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: Schoffstall, Shoffstall, Schoenthal, Hofstad, Schiffman, Schaffter

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Where is the Schoffstal family from?

You can see how Schoffstal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoffstal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Schoffstal families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoffstal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schoffstal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoffstal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoffstal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Schoffstal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoffstal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Schoffstal. 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 Schoffstal. For the veterans among your Schoffstal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoffstal lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Schoffstal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schoffstal in 1984 was 67, and 59 in 2002.

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