Origins of the Schaefer surname
About the Schaefers
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Interesting facts about Schaefer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Schaefer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.
Who were Schaefers most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Schaefers.
What are the most common Schaefer first names?
John
William
Anna
Anna Maria
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Common jobs for Schaefers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Schaefers in 1921
Child
3
Dienstmagd
3
Governess
3
Infant
3
Private Means
3
Common male occupations for Schaefers in 1921
Farm Hands
59
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
44
General Farmers
39
Clerks
34
Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen
31
