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Schaich Family History

Schaich Surname Meaning

South German (Württemberg): variant of Scheu.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schaich family from?

You can see how Schaich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Schaich families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schaich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schaich families in 1880.
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What did your Schaich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Superintendent were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaich. 35% of Schaich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schaich women worked as a Superintendent.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Executive
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Superintendent
    100%

What Schaich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schaich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaich 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Schaich. 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 917 military records available for the last name Schaich. For the veterans among your Schaich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schaich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schaich in 1963 was 61, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaich 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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