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Schrifer Family History

Schrifer 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: Schriefer, Schrider, Schriver, Schriber, Schriner, Schrier, Schreier

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Where is the Schrifer family from?

You can see how Schrifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrifer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schrifer families living in Maryland. This was about 39% of all the recorded Schrifer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schrifer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrifer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schrifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schrifer. 34% of Schrifer 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
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    23%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
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What Schrifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Schrifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrifer 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Schrifer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Schrifer. For the veterans among your Schrifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrifer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1974, in the United States, Schrifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schrifer in 1972 was 72, and 75 in 1974.

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