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H.F. Schiefer

Photograph of H.F. Schiefer Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
H.f.
Surname
Schiefer
Occupation
Physicist

The Name H.F.

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The Schiefer Surname

Origin
German
Meaning
Slate or slate worker, an occupational name for someone who worked with slate.
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