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Schieven Family History

Schieven 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: Schieve, Schiefen, Schieber, Schierer, Schriever, Schiefer, Schiebel

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Where is the Schieven family from?

You can see how Schieven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schieven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schieven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schieven families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schieven's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schieven families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Schieven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schieven 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 Schieven. 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 20 military records available for the last name Schieven. For the veterans among your Schieven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schieven lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schieven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schieven in 1964 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schieven 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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