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Schefka Family History

Schefka 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: Schenk, Scheck, Scheff, Schenke, Stefka, Schena, Schei, Chupka

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Where is the Schefka family from?

You can see how Schefka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schefka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schefka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Schefka families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Schefka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schefka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schefka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schefka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Schefka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schefka 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schefka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Schefka. For the veterans among your Schefka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schefka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Schefka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schefka in 1966 was 64, and 87 in 2002.

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