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Schoate Family History

Schoate 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: Choate, Schatz, Schrage, Schott, Schratz, Schade, Schnake, Schave

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Where is the Schoate family from?

You can see how Schoate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoate family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schoate families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schoate's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schoate families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoate 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 89 census records available for the last name Schoate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoate 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Schoate. 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 37 military records available for the last name Schoate. For the veterans among your Schoate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoate lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Schoate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schoate in 1974 was 63, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoate 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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