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Schefsky Family History

Schefsky 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: Schelske, Chesky, Schenk, Scheck, Schey, Scheffel, Scheff, Shumsky

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Where is the Schefsky family from?

You can see how Schefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schefsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schefsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schefsky families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schefsky's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schefsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schefsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schefsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schefsky. 38% of Schefsky men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Janitor
    25%
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What Schefsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Schefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schefsky 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Schefsky. 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 65 military records available for the last name Schefsky. For the veterans among your Schefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schefsky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Schefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schefsky in 1972 was 62, and 89 in 2004.

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