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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
- David Oscar Shaffer -- --, 1907 March 26, 1971 Pennsylvania
- William Luman Shaffer -- --, 1921 September 10, 1995 Colorado
- Johannes Shaffer -- --, 1711 September 16, 1775 New York
- Barnum Shaffer -- --, 1886 November 17, 1965 Kansas
- Sarah Jane Shaffer -- --, 1849 May 7, 1899 West Virginia
Shaffer Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Ellis S. Shaffer -- --, 1856 December 6, 1912 Pennsylvania
- Samuel Shaffer -- --, 1829 September 26, 1885 Ohio
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-- --, 4294965402 December 19, 1932 - Leota Shaffer -- --, 1901 October 29, 1902 Illinois
- Dorothy Shaffer -- --, 1908 January 0, 1972 Pennsylvania
