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Schaech Family History

Schaech 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: Schach, Schaich, Schlecht, Schaack, Schieck, Scheck, Schwoch, Schack

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Where is the Schaech family from?

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

In 1940, Asst Foreman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaech. 50% of Schaech men worked as an Asst Foreman and 100% of Schaech women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Asst Foreman
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Schaech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Schaech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaech 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Schaech. 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 50 military records available for the last name Schaech. For the veterans among your Schaech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaech lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Schaech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schaech in 1966 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaech

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaech 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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