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Schiada Family History

Schiada 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: Schild, Chiara, Uchida, Schade, Schiappa, Shimada, Sciara, Schiavi

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Where is the Schiada family from?

You can see how Schiada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schiada families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schiada's in USA. California had the highest population of Schiada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schiada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schiada. 100% of Schiada men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Schiada women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Schiada family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Schiada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiada 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Schiada. 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 43 military records available for the last name Schiada. For the veterans among your Schiada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiada lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schiada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schiada in 1964 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiada 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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