Schieff Family History

Schieff Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Schiff, Schoeff, Scheff, Scherf, Sheff, Schieck, Schieve, Schier, Schaff, Schnepf

901 record(s) for Schieff

550	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
20	Military Records
82	Immigration Records
158	Census and Voter Lists
91	Member Trees

Where is the Schieff family from?

You can see how Schieff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schieff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schieff families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1880 there was 1 Schieff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schieff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schieff families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schieff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schieff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schieff.

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

Manager

100%

What Schieff family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 158 census records available for the last name Schieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schieff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 82 immigration records available for the last name Schieff. 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.

Military Records

There are 20 military records available for the last name Schieff. For the veterans among your Schieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Schieff lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Schieff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schieff in 1983 was 81, and 95 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schieff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.