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Shaffer Family History
Shaffer Genealogy & Family TreeShaffer is a German name from Hessen, Germany, during medieval times, where the noble family was known for having great influence. It comes from the German schaffaere which means "manager or steward of a household." Alternately, it may refer to someone with the occupation of a shepherd. The earliest known ancestor--Dietriech Shaffer--was recorded in 1327.
Other spellings include "Schaefer," "Scheaffer," "Schafer," "Shaeffer," and "Schefer." Notable people with the surname include American television personality Paul Shaffer (Late Show with David Letterman), American actor Atticus Shaffer (The Middle, Hancock, Frankenweenie), and American football player Kevin Shaffer (Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears). The first Shaffer to come to America was John Adam Shaffer in Pennsylvania in 1739.
Shaffer Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- James M Shaffer -- --, 1851 July 20, 1902 Indiana
- Hannah Shaffer -- --, 1837 March 21, 1901 Pennsylvania
- Jeremiah Levi Shaffer -- --, 1834 June 30, 1919 Iowa
- Hannah Shaffer -- --, 1837 March 21, 1901 Pennsylvania
- Jeremiah Levi Shaffer -- --, 1834 June 30, 1919 Iowa
Shaffer Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Florence Charlotte Shaffer -- --, 1860 October 16, 1938 Pennsylvania
- Howard Ander Shaffer -- --, 1915 December 12, 1944 Ohio
- Leonard Lee Shaffer -- --, 1918 September 30, 1992
- Catherine Shaffer -- --, 1898 May 8, 1928 Kentucky
- Eve Shaffer -- --, 1766 Virginia
