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Schoessow Family History

Schoessow Surname Meaning

East German (Schössow): variant of Schossow. In the US this surname is found mainly in WI.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schoessow family from?

You can see how Schoessow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoessow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Schoessow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schoessow family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoessow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schoessow families in 1891.
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What did your Schoessow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoessow. 30% of Schoessow men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schoessow women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoessow were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Schoessow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Schoessow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoessow 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Schoessow. 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 246 military records available for the last name Schoessow. For the veterans among your Schoessow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoessow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schoessow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schoessow in 1963 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoessow 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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