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Schadegg Family History

Schadegg Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Schadegg family from?

You can see how Schadegg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schadegg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schadegg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Schadegg families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schadegg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schadegg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schadegg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schadegg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schadegg. 34% of Schadegg men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Schadegg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schadegg 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Schadegg. 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 255 military records available for the last name Schadegg. For the veterans among your Schadegg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schadegg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schadegg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schadegg in 1962 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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