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Schahet Family History

Schahet 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: Schacher, Schade, Schardt, Schauer, Schabel, Schave, Schacht, Schager

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Where is the Schahet family from?

You can see how Schahet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schahet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schahet family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schahet's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schahet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schahet 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 46 census records available for the last name Schahet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schahet 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schahet. 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 6 military records available for the last name Schahet. For the veterans among your Schahet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schahet lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Schahet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schahet in 1974 was 91, and 90 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schahet 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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