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Schafman Family History

Schafman 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: Schauman, Schiffman, Scherman, Schulman, Chapman, Chatman, Schatzman

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Where is the Schafman family from?

You can see how Schafman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schafman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schafman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Schafman families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Schafman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schafman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schafman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schafman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schafman. 50% of Schafman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Polisher
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
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What Schafman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Schafman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schafman 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Schafman. 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 59 military records available for the last name Schafman. For the veterans among your Schafman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schafman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schafman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schafman in 1962 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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