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Schaag Family History

Schaag Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schaar, Schaal, Schaap, Schaaf, Schaab, Schlag, Schrag, Schaan

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Where is the Schaag family from?

You can see how Schaag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaag families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schaag family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaag's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schaag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schaag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaag. 100% of Schaag men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Schaag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Schaag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaag census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Schaag. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Schaag. For the veterans among your Schaag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaag lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schaag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schaag in 1963 was 75, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaag ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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