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Schroufe Family History

Schroufe 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: Schroff, Schronce, Sroufe, Shroff, Schroeder, Schrage, Schrock

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Where is the Schroufe family from?

You can see how Schroufe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroufe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Schroufe families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schroufe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schroufe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schroufe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schroufe ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schroufe 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 Schroufe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroufe 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 Schroufe. 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 14 military records available for the last name Schroufe. For the veterans among your Schroufe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroufe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Schroufe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schroufe in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 1993.

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