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Schruefer Family History

Schruefer 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: Schriefer, Schroeder, Schreier, Schreyer, Schlueter, Schaefer

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Where is the Schruefer family from?

You can see how Schruefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schruefer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schruefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schruefer families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schruefer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schruefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schruefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schruefer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Schruefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schruefer 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Schruefer. 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 81 military records available for the last name Schruefer. For the veterans among your Schruefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schruefer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schruefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schruefer in 1962 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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