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Schuey Family History

Schuey 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: Schley, Schrey, Schey, Shuey, Schue, Schur, Schei, Schuetz, Scheuer

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Where is the Schuey family from?

You can see how Schuey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schuey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Schuey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schuey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schuey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schuey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schuey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schuey. 42% of Schuey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Steel Worker
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Schuey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Schuey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuey 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Schuey. 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 73 military records available for the last name Schuey. For the veterans among your Schuey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schuey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schuey in 1964 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schuey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schuey 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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