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Schaffield Family History

Schaffield 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: Sheffield, Schofield, Chatfield, Scholfield, Shuffield, Caufield

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Where is the Schaffield family from?

You can see how Schaffield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaffield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Schaffield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schaffield families living in Kentucky. This was about 20% of all the recorded Schaffield's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Schaffield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaffield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaffield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Optician and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaffield. 100% of Schaffield men worked as an Optician and 100% of Schaffield women worked as a None. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Optician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%
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What Schaffield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Schaffield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaffield 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Schaffield. 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 20 military records available for the last name Schaffield. For the veterans among your Schaffield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaffield lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Schaffield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schaffield in 1970 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

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