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Scho Family History

Scho 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: Cho, Schor, Schou, Schon, Schoo, Schow, Schu, Chu, Shi, Chon

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Where is the Scho family from?

You can see how Scho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scho family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scho families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Scho family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Scho's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Scho families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scho surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Scho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scho 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Scho. 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 105 military records available for the last name Scho. For the veterans among your Scho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scho lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Scho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Scho in 1985 was 74, and 66 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scho

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scho 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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