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Little is known
about this Schaffer family line. My 8th
great-grandfather Hans Jerg Schaeffer was most likely born around in what is
now the German state of Baden-Wurttemberg
around 1640. Our lineage continues through his
daughter Barbara Schaeffer who was born in 1663 at Dettingen unter Teck, Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. She apparently lived her entire life at
that location until she passed away in 1737.
She married Johan Wolf Klein at Dettingen unter Teck in 1685. Born of this union is one known child my 6th great-grandmother
Anna Barbara Klein, born 1696, at Kirchardt, Heilbronn,
Baden-Württemberg, Germany. |
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Origins of the
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Research into the record of this Schaeffer family
line indicates that the meaning and history of this surname is most likely
linked to that area of Europe where the German* language is commonly spoken.
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Meaning of the Name Schaeffer is a variant spelling of German Schaffer ‘steward’ or of Schaefer ‘shepherd’. Schaffer is German* occupational name for a
steward or bailiff, from an agent derivative of Middle High German schaffen
‘to manage’. Schaefer (Schäfer) is an
occupational name for a shepherd, from an agent derivative of German Schaf,
Middle High German schaf ‘sheep’. |
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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press,
ISBN 0-19-508137-4 Family Facts (Ancestry.com) |
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History of the Name First
found in Hessen, where the Schaeffer
name was closely identified in early medieval times with the feudal society
which would become prominent throughout European history. This name
is widespread throughout central and eastern Europe. In the 13th century one
Giselbertus dictus Schaefarer is recorded in 1266.
It
was Peter Schöffer that was a part of John Gutenberg
who made the first printing press in the world, in 1438. |
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Early Immigrants to North
America During the 17th, 18th and
19th centuries hundreds of thousands of Europeans made the perilous
ocean voyage to North America. For
many it was an escape from economic hardship and religious persecution. For most it was an opportunity for to
start over, own their own land, and make a better future for their
descendents. Immigration records show a number of people bearing the name of Shaffer, or one of its variants, as arriving in North America between
the 17th and 20th centuries. Most of persons with
the Schaeffer surname emigrated from Bavaria and Wurtemburg in
Germany. Some early known settlers
of this family name or some of its variants were: Andreas Schaeffer, who emigrated with his family to England or
America in 1709; and Hans Georg Schafer came to Carolina or Pennsylvania in 1709;
John Shaver came to Nova Scotia in 1760. |
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Source:
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* German Surname Meanings
& Origins Many German names have their roots in the
Germanic middle ages. The process of forming family names began around the
year 1100 and extended through 1600. All social classes and demographic
strata aided in the development of names. First Names (Rufnamen) identified
specific persons. Over time the first name began to be applied to the
bearer's whole family. At first through verbal usage, family names
(Familiennamen) were later fixed through writing. Until the 17th century,
first names played a more important role. The earliest family names derived
from the first name of the first bearer (Patronym). Later names derived from
the place of dwelling and location of the homestead. If a person of family
migrated from one place to another they were identified by the place they
came from. Of more recent origin are names derived from the vocation of
profession of the first bearer. These names comprise the largest group and
the most easily recognizable, for they tell what the first bearer did for a
living. Another group are names derived from a physical or other
characteristic of the first bearer. Finally, there are names that tell you
the state or region a first bearer and his family came from; the age old
division in tribes and regions (low German, middle German and upper German)
is often reflected in names. |
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Variations
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Throughout the
centuries, surnames in every country have continued to unfold and expand
often leading to an overwhelming number of variants. As such one can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames
because in early times, spelling in general and thus the spelling of names
was not yet standardized. Later on
spellings would change with the branching and movement of families. Spelling
variations of this family name include: Schaeffers, Schaefer, Scheaffer, Schaefers, Schaffer, Schafer, Shaeffer, Schefer, Shaefer, and many others. |
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The complexity of researching records is compounded by the fact that in many cases an ancestors surname may also have been misspelled. This is especially true when searching census documents. The Soundex system was developed in an effort to assist with identifying spelling variations for a given surname. Soundex is a method of indexing names in the 1880, 1900, 1910, and 1920 US Census, and can aid genealogists in their research. The Soundex Code for Schaeffer is S160. Other surnames sharing this Soundex Code: SAVORY | SCHAEFER | SCHAEFFER | SCHAFER | SCHAFFER | SCHEIBER | SEAVER | SEIBER | SEVERO | SEVIER | SHAEFFER | SHAFER | SHAFFER | SHAVER | SHEFFER | SHIVER | SHOVER | SKIPPER | SOBER | SOPER | SPARROW | SPEAR | SPEER | SPEIR | SPERO | SPERRY | SPIER | SPORE | SPRAY | SPRY | SPURR | SPURWAY |. |
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Direct
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Descendant Register Generation 1 |
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Hans
Jerg Schaeffer-1. 2.
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Barbara Schaeffer, B: 18 Jan 1663 in Dettingen unter Teck,
Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg,
Germany, D: 23 Mar 1737 in Dettingen unter Teck, Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, M: 10 Oct 1685 in
Dettingen unter Teck, Esslingen,
Baden-Württemberg, Germany. |
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Generation
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Barbara
Schaeffer-2(Hans Jerg Schaeffer-1) was born on 18 Jan 1663 in
Dettingen unter Teck, Esslingen,
Baden-Württemberg, Germany. She died on 23 Mar 1737 in Dettingen unter
Teck, Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg,
Germany. She married Johan Wolf Klein on 10 Oct 1685 in Dettingen unter Teck, Esslingen,
Baden-Württemberg, Germany, son of Hans Klein and Susanna Vogel. He was born on 10 Dec 1665 in
Dettingen unter Teck, Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He died on 17 Jan 1730 in Dettingen unter Teck,
Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg,
Germany. Child of Barbara Schaeffer and Johan
Wolf Klein is:
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Additional information about our DIRECT
ANCESTORS as well as a complete listing of
individuals with this surname may be reviewed by clicking on the
following LINK. |
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Ancestral
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Researching the locations
where my ancestors lived has provided me with valuable evidence needed to
fill-in the gaps in my family trees.
It has also led me to many interesting facts that enhance the overall
picture of each family group. The names
of states and counties on the following list were derived from the known places
where the persons in the “Direct Ancestors” list (see above) were born,
married, and/or died. |
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GERMANY |
Baden-Wurttemberg |
Esslingen;
Heilbronn; Rhein-Neckar-Kreis |
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Source
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The documents and headstones contained within the “Source Documents
Archives” have been located during my research of this family, and used as evidence to prove many of the
facts contained within the database of this family’s record. Most of these documents can be considered as
primary or secondary evidence. Primary
evidence is usually defined as the best available to
prove the fact in question, usually in an original document or record. Secondary evidence is in
essence all that evidence which is inferior in its origin to primary evidence.
That does not mean secondary evidence is always in error, but there is a
greater chance of error. Examples of
this type of evidence would be a copy of an original record, or oral
testimony of a record’s contents.
Published genealogies and family histories are also secondary
evidence. Classifying evidence as either primary or
secondary does not tell anything about its accuracy or ultimate value. This is especially true of secondary
evidence. Thus it is always a good
idea to ask the following questions: (1) How far removed from the original is
it, (when it is a copy)?; (2) What
was the reason for the creation of the source which contains this evidence?;
and (3) Who was responsible for creating this secondary evidence and what
interest did they have in its accuracy? SOURCE: Greenwood, Val D., The Researcher’s Guide
to American Genealogy, 2nd edition, Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD 21202, 1990, pgs. 62-63 You are welcome to
download any of the documents contained within this archive. Should you encounter a problem obtaining a copy you may get in
touch with us via the contact information found at the end of this page. |
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