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Schuchard Family History

Schuchard Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schuchardt.

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


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Where is the Schuchard family from?

You can see how Schuchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schuchard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schuchard family living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schuchard's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Schuchard families in 1891.
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What did your Schuchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuchard. 32% of Schuchard men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Schuchard women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuchard were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Schuchard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schuchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuchard 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 771 immigration records available for the last name Schuchard. 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 747 military records available for the last name Schuchard. For the veterans among your Schuchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuchard lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Schuchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schuchard in 1945 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schuchard 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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