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Schiffleger Family History

Schiffleger 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: Schiffler, Schiffer, Schiffhauer, Scheffler, Schiffbauer, Schaffler

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Schiffleger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiffleger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Schiffleger. 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 12 military records available for the last name Schiffleger. For the veterans among your Schiffleger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiffleger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Schiffleger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schiffleger in 1971 was 83, and 84 in 2000.

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