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Schaas Family History

Schaas 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, Schaus, Schaan, Schaak

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Where is the Schaas family from?

You can see how Schaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schaas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schaas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaas 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 Schaas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Schaas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Schaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaas 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Schaas. 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 29 military records available for the last name Schaas. For the veterans among your Schaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Schaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schaas in 1971 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaas 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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