Show ContentsSchaffhausen Surname History

Early Origins of the Schaffhausen family

The surname Schaffhausen was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Schaffhausen family

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Schaffhausen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schaafhausen, Schaafhhausen, Schafhausen, Schafhhausen, Schaaffhausen, Schaafhausenn, Schaafhausene, Schaffhausen, Schaufhausen and many more.

Early Notables of the Schaffhausen family

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United States Schaffhausen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schaffhausen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Jacob Schaffhausen, who settled in Philadelphia in 1873
  • Marie Schaffhausen, who settled in New York, NY in 1885
  • Clara Schaffhausen, who arrived in New York, NY in 1885


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