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Schiager Family History

Schiager 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: Schlager, Schager, Schwager, Schrager, Schrage, Schimmer, Schlinger

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Where is the Schiager family from?

You can see how Schiager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiager family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schiager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schiager families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiager's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Schiager families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiager 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 Schiager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schiager. 34% of Schiager men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Schiager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Schiager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiager 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Schiager. 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 18 military records available for the last name Schiager. For the veterans among your Schiager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiager lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Schiager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schiager in 1945 was 26, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schiager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiager 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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