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Schaumleffel Family History

Schaumleffel 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: Scheffel, Schaeffer, Schoeffel, Schleifer, Schlegel, Schaefer

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Where is the Schaumleffel family from?

You can see how Schaumleffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaumleffel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaumleffel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schaumleffel families living in California. This was about 31% of all the recorded Schaumleffel's in USA. California had the highest population of Schaumleffel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaumleffel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaumleffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaumleffel. 70% of Schaumleffel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schaumleffel women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Teamster
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Schaumleffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaumleffel 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Schaumleffel. 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 72 military records available for the last name Schaumleffel. For the veterans among your Schaumleffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaumleffel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Schaumleffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schaumleffel in 1966 was 56, and 90 in 2001.

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