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Schifferl Family History

Schifferl 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: Schiffer, Schiferl, Schaffert, Schiffler, Schaffer, Schiefer

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Where is the Schifferl family from?

You can see how Schifferl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schifferl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schifferl family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schifferl's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schifferl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schifferl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schifferl ancestors do for a living?

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

What Schifferl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Schifferl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schifferl 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Schifferl. 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 139 military records available for the last name Schifferl. For the veterans among your Schifferl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schifferl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Schifferl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schifferl in 1973 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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