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Schaale Family History

Schaale 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: Schaal, Schaake, Schadle, Schmale, Schaar, Schaul, Schrage, Schalk

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Where is the Schaale family from?

You can see how Schaale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaale family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schaale families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Schaale's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schaale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaale 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 Schaale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaale. 60% of Schaale 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Schaale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Schaale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaale 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Schaale. 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 190 military records available for the last name Schaale. For the veterans among your Schaale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaale lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schaale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schaale in 1963 was 73, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaale 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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