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Schafmeister Family History

Schafmeister 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: Schulmeister, Hofmeister, Schmeisser, Hameister, Hafemeister

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Where is the Schafmeister family from?

You can see how Schafmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schafmeister family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schafmeister families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schafmeister's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Schafmeister families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schafmeister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schafmeister ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Schafmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schafmeister 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Schafmeister. 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 49 military records available for the last name Schafmeister. For the veterans among your Schafmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schafmeister lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Schafmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schafmeister in 1964 was 70, and 82 in 1982.

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