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Schaalma Family History

Schaalma 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: Schaal, Schwalm, Schaafsma, Scala, Schaar, Schaul, Schalk, Schaap

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Where is the Schaalma family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaalma 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 Schaalma ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Schaalma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaalma 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Schaalma. 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 38 military records available for the last name Schaalma. For the veterans among your Schaalma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaalma lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schaalma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schaalma in 1965 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaalma 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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