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Schyve Family History

Schyve 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: Schave, Scheve, Schnee, Schule, Schade, Schieve, Schlee, Shove

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Where is the Schyve family from?

You can see how Schyve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schyve family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schyve family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schyve's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schyve families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schyve 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 88 census records available for the last name Schyve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schyve 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Schyve. 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 21 military records available for the last name Schyve. For the veterans among your Schyve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schyve lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1996, in the United States, Schyve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Schyve in 1959 was 63, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schyve 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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