William Schaefer: Genealogy, Obituaries, Marriages, Births

William Schaefer is documented in 88 historical records spanning 1811-2014 across 20 cities — including Waterloo, Kitchener, Waterloo Town, Woolwich, Dauphin, Ward 8, East Zorra, South Easthope, Milverton, and Wilmot. Sources include 29 births, 29 censuses, 3 marriage records, and 27 obituaries. Discover your genealogy on MesAieux (YourFolks), one of the best platforms for ancestry research, focusing on Quebec and Canada. Trace your family tree and track the lives of individuals named William Schaefer through these records — start uncovering your ancestors and build your complete family tree with William Schaefer today.

Year Type Subject Location Source Results

abt. 1811

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1881

abt. 1811

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1881 )

abt. 1838

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1891

abt. 1838

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1891)

abt. 1854

Marriage

William Schaefer & Helen Telen

Undetermined location

Vital records

abt. 1854

Marriage

Undetermined location

(Vital records)

abt. 1860

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1860

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1868

Birth

William-H Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1891

abt. 1868

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1891)

abt. 1868

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1868

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1870

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1870

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1872

Birth

John-William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1872

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1876

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1891

abt. 1876

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1891)

abt. 1880

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1891

abt. 1880

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1891)

abt. 1881

Birth

William-L Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1881

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1881

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1891

abt. 1881

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1891)

abt. 1881

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1881

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1881

Census

William Schaefer & Maria Schaefer

Waterloo (Town), ON

Census of Canada, 1881

1881

Census

Waterloo (Town), ON

(Census of Canada, 1881 )

abt. 1884

Birth

William-J Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1884

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1885

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

abt. 1885

Birth

Undetermined location

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

abt. 1885

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1885

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1888

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1888

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1889

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1891

abt. 1889

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1891)

1891

Census

William Schaefer

Milverton, ON

Census of Canada, 1891

1891

Census

Milverton, ON

(Census of Canada, 1891)

1891

Census

William Schaefer

Wilmot, ON

Census of Canada, 1891

1891

Census

Wilmot, ON

(Census of Canada, 1891)

1891

Census

William Schaefer & Suanna Schaefer

Waterloo Town, ON

Census of Canada, 1891

1891

Census

Waterloo Town, ON

(Census of Canada, 1891)

1891

Census

William Schaefer

Waterloo Town, ON

Census of Canada, 1891

1891

Census

Waterloo Town, ON

(Census of Canada, 1891)

1891

Census

William-H Schaefer

Woolwich, ON

Census of Canada, 1891

1891

Census

Woolwich, ON

(Census of Canada, 1891)

1891

Census

William Schaefer

Waterloo South, ON

Census of Canada, 1891

1891

Census

Waterloo South, ON

(Census of Canada, 1891)

abt. 1892

Birth

William-A Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1892

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1893

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

abt. 1893

Birth

Undetermined location

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

abt. 1894

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1894

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1896

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1896

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1897

Birth

Frank-William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1897

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1898

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1898

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1905

Birth

Harold-William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1905

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1907

Birth

William Schaeffer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1907

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1911

Birth

William-Jab Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1911

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1918

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1918

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1924

Marriage

William-Henry Schaefer & Edith Peters

Fall river, Ma

Vital records

1924

Marriage

Fall river, Ma

(Vital records)

abt. 1926

Birth

William Schaeffer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1926

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1926

Census

William Schaefer

Athabaska, AB

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

1926

Census

Athabaska, AB

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

1926

Census

William Schaefer & Christina Schaefer

Dauphin, MB

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

1926

Census

Dauphin, MB

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

abt. 1930

Birth

William Schaefer

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1930

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Harold-William Schaefer & Sybilla Schaefer

Palmerston (Town), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Palmerston (Town), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-A Schaefer & Edith Schaefer

Waterloo (Town), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Waterloo (Town), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Schaefer & Isabella Schaefer

Waterloo (Town), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Waterloo (Town), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Schaefer & Evelyn Schaefer

Kitchener (City), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Kitchener (City), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Schaefer & Louise Schaefer

Woolwich (Township), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Woolwich (Township), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Frank-William Schaefer & Rhea-Memiralle Schaefer

Ward 8, ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Ward 8, ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Schaefer

Kitchener (City), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Kitchener (City), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Schaefer

Ward 8, ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Ward 8, ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Schaefer & Christina Schaefer

Dauphin, MB

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Dauphin, MB

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Schaefer

Northwest Territories, NT

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Northwest Territories, NT

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Schaeffer

Prince Rupert (City), BC

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Prince Rupert (City), BC

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Schaeffer & Marie Schaeffer

Kitchener (City), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Kitchener (City), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Schaefer & Violet-E Schaefer

Saskatchewan, SK

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Saskatchewan, SK

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Schaefer & Salina Schaefer

North Battleford, SK

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

North Battleford, SK

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-J Schaefer & Clara Schaefer

Tavistock (Village), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Tavistock (Village), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-Jab Schaefer

East Zorra (Township), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

East Zorra (Township), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Schaefer & Emily Schaefer

Mitchell (Town), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Mitchell (Town), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-L Schaefer & Annie Schaefer

South Easthope (Township), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

South Easthope (Township), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

John-William Schaefer & Emmeline Schaefer

East Zorra (Township), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

East Zorra (Township), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Schaefer

South Easthope (Township), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

South Easthope (Township), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1954

Marriage

William Schaeffer & Patricia Tennent

Undetermined location

Vital records

abt. 1954

Marriage

Undetermined location

(Vital records)

Obituary of William-B Schaeffer (1918 - 2002)

William-B. Schaeffer, born in 1918, spouse of Mary-Riser Schaeffer, mother of Brent, Egypt, Michael, N. C, Eric, South, David, Ethelyn and MD, died on November 8, 2002 at 84 years old.

Obituary: William B. Schaeffer, 84, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at Rose Crest Continuing Care Community. Survivors: Wife of 54 years, Mary Riser Schaeffer; sons, Brent Schaeffer of Cairo, Egypt, Michael Schaeffer of Fairmont, N.C., Eric Schaeffer of Pretoria, South Africa, and David Schaeffer of Atlanta; a daughter, Ethelyn Christopher, [...]

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Obituary of William-F Schaefer (1931 - 2002)

William-F. Schaefer, born in 1931, died on December 27, 2002.

Obituary: Schaefer, William F. U.S. Coast Guard Mar. 4, 1931 - Dec. 27, 2002 Our memories continue always. We sadly miss you every day. Love always, wife Betty, children and grandchildren

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Obituary of William-Dennison Schaefer (1925 - 2003)

William-Dennison Schaefer, born in 1925, spouse of Bernice Schaefer, father of William, Jr, Linda and Carol, died on April 17, 2003 at 78 years old.

Obituary: SCHAEFER, WILLIAM DENNISON, 78, of Orlando, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2003. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he moved to Central Florida in 1982. Mr. Schaefer was employed by Westinghouse Corporation. He was a member of the 4th Marine division during WWII participating in action at Kwajalein Atoll, Saipan, Tinian and [...]

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Obituary of William-J Schaefer ( - 2003)

William-J. Schaefer, spouse of Anne Gambardella, father of Susan and Judi, died on May 16, 2003.

Obituary: May 16, 2003; beloved husband of the late Anne M. (nee Gambardella); dear father of Susan Schaefer and Judi (Jeff Lawson) Pierce; grandfather of Maia, Lisa, Joshua, Deanna and Michael; brother of Walter M. Schaefer; family friend of Dorothy Blake. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday 2-4 [...]

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Obituary of William-August Schaeffer (1927 - 2007)

William-August Schaeffer, born in 1927, spouse of Betty-Kohr Schaeffer, father of Alice, Bill, William, Marnie, David and Danette, died on January 19, 2007.

Obituary: ObituaryWilliam "Bill" August Schaeffer of Buckingham, FL was born April 18, 1927 in Ohio and passed away January 19, 2007. He moved to Cape Coral in 1968, prior to moving to the Miami area. He was a resident of Biscayne Park, FL for 27 years before retiring and returning to [...]

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Obituary of William Schaefer

William Schaefer, died.

Obituary: Death NoticeSCHAEFER, WILLIAM, 82, of Fort Myers Beach, died Thursday. Arrangements by Kiser Funeral Home.

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Obituary of William-E Schaeffer

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William-E. Schaeffer, spouse of Martha English, father of G. Jeanne and William Ray, died at 85 years old.

Obituary: August 9, 2007 William Earl Schaeffer, 85, of Syracuse, our beloved father and grandfather, a prince among men, treasured by all, passed away Thursday at Crouse Hospital. Born in Renovo, PA, he was employed with Schaeffer Insurance Agency. A NavyVeteran of WW II, he was a member of the Masons, [...]

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Obituary of William-J Schaefer (1947 - 2008)

William-J. Schaefer, born in 1947, died on May 11, 2008 at 61 years old.

Obituary: Schaefer, William J., 61, of Davie, FL, passed away on May 11, 2008. All County Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Obituary of William Schaefer (1929 - 2008)

William Schaefer, born in 1929, spouse of Margaret Schaefer, father of John, Da and Ruth, died on October 7, 2008 at 79 years old.

Obituary: SCHAEFER, William (Bill) - Peacefully, at Country Terrace Nursing Home, Komoka, on Tuesday, October 7th, 2008, William (Bill) Schaefer, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Schaefer. Loving father of John, Dan and his wife Rachel, Ruth Brumwell and her husband Steve. Cherished grandfather of Carrie, Sherrie, [...]

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Obituary of William-J Schaefer ( - 2008)

William-J. Schaefer, spouse of Jean Schaefer, father of Susan and William, died on December 10, 2008.

Obituary: SCHAEFER - William J. Suddenly, December 10, 2008. Husband of Jean; father of Susan (Wayne) Gall, William Schaefer, Jane (Gerard) Hubert, JoAnn Schaefer and the late Patricia (Paul) Kasprzyk; also survived by 11 grandchildren; brother of Robert, John (Ann), Joseph (Carolyn) Schaefer, Ann (Kenneth) Heidle, the late Joan [...]

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Obituary of William-Thomas Schaefer (1916 - 2009)

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William-Thomas Schaefer, born in 1916, spouse of Martha-Potter Fortnam, son of William and Irene-White, father of Gordon Thomas, died on March 18, 2009 at 93 years old.

Obituary: SCHAEFER Colonel USAR (Ret) William Thomas, 93, of Jupiter, Florida, died March 18, 2009. He was born March 15, 1916, in NY, NY to William Schaefer and Irene White Schaefer, the 4th of six children: Mary, Margaret, Irene, William, John, and Elizabeth. In high school he met his first [...]

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Obituary of William-J Schaefer

William-J. Schaefer, spouse of Mary Schaefer, father of Carol, died at 88 years old.

Obituary: William J. Schaefer of Pearl Riv er, NY died on Wednesday, April 8 at Valley Hospital in New Jer sey. He was 88. Born June 1920 in Queens, NY. Mr. Schaefer was a WWII veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, earning a Bronze Star with the 9th A.D. at [...]

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Obituary of William-P Schaeffer (1981 - 2011)

William-P. Schaeffer, born in 1981, son of Leonard, died on May 16, 2011 at 29 years old.

Obituary: Schaeffer, William P.Nov. 18, 1981 - May 16, 2011William P. Schaeffer, 29, of Palmetto, formerly of Bradenton, died may 16, 2011.Kicliter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Survivors include his father, Leonard of Palmetto; and sister Kelly of Bradenton.

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Obituary of William-R Schaefer ( - 2011)

William-R. Schaefer, spouse of Joan Schaefer, father of Margaret Mary, Kathleen and William, died on July 16, 2011.

Obituary: ->Schaefer, William R. "Russ"Greece: July 16, 2011. Predeceased by his sister & brother-in-law, Shirley & Gardener Ruggles; grandchildren, Brian & Samantha Scott. Survived by his wife of 50 years Joan; daughters Margaret Mary (Robert) Scott, Kathleen Ciccarone; son William (Antonietta); grandchildren, Nicole & Jessica Scott, Adam & Tyler Schaefer, Nicholas [...]

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Obituary of William-P Schaefer (1927 - 2011)

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William-P. Schaefer, born in 1927, spouse of Martha-Morgan-Dorman Schaefer, father of Thelma, Fl, Julie, MI, Robert, Nh and Charles, died on January 22, 2011 at 84 years old.

Obituary: William P. Schaefer January 22, 2011 William P. Schaefer, 84, died on January 22, 2011 at the Central Park Nursing Home in Syracuse. He was formerly of Cazenovia. Mr. Schaefer retired in 1992 as a consulting professional; mechanical engineer. He had operated his own firm for many years and had [...]

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Obituary of William-P Schaefer (1927 - 2011)

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William-P. Schaefer, born in 1927, died on January 22, 2011 at 84 years old.

Obituary: William P. Schaefer January 22, 2011 William P. Schaefer, 84, died on January 22, 2011 at the Central Park Nursing Home in Syracuse. He was formerly of Cazenovia. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 27 at 2 p.m. at St. James Church in Cazenovia. Burial will be [...]

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Obituary of William Schaefer (1857 - 1934)

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William Schaefer, born in 1857, spouse of Jeanine Schaefer, son of Frank and Beatrice, father of Lorraine, died on June 7, 1934 at 77 years old.

Obituary: William Bill Schaefer June 7th, 1934 October 7th, 2011 The passing of William Bill Schaefer, age 77 years, occurred on Friday, October 7th, 2011 at St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Bill is survived by his loving wife Jeanine of 55 years; daughter Lorraine (Neil) Zoerb; grandchildren Alison and Mark Zoerb; [...]

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Obituary of William-Allan-Al Schaefer (1936 - 2011)

William-Allan-Al Schaefer, born in 1936, spouse of Nancy Schaefer, father of Sharry, John, Pa, Laurie, Willie and N. J, died on November 12, 2011.

Obituary: William Allan (Al) Schaefer entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, N.J. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Gray Funeral Home, 318 [...]

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Obituary of William Schaefer

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William Schaefer, spouse of Florence Lee, son of William and Loretta, father of Tyler, Carson, Lisa, Josh, Greg, Brycen and Lauren, died at 82 years old.

Obituary: SCHAEFER William Lawrence Schaefer, 82, lifelong resident of Fairfield, CT, and beloved husband of Florence (Lee) Izzo, died peacefully at home on January 26, surrounded by his loving wife and children, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born on Nov. 15. 1929, son of the late William and [...]

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Obituary of William Schaefer

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William Schaefer, spouse of Florence Lee, died at 82 years old.

Obituary: SCHAEFER William Lawrence Schaefer, 82, lifelong resident of Fairfield, CT, and beloved husband of Florence (Lee) Izzo, died peacefully at home on January 26, surrounded by his loving wife and children, after a courageous battle with cancer. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Holy Family Church, 700 [...]

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What are the most common first names in Schaefer family?

The most popular first names associated with the Schaefer surname.

These percentages represent the proportion of all genealogy records with the Schaefer who bear each given name, based on the 568 available.

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