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Schaid Family History

Schaid 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: Scheid, Schaad, Schmid, Schad, Schain, Schatz, Schaar, Schaul, Chard

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Where is the Schaid family from?

You can see how Schaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaid family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schaid families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Schaid's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schaid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaid 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 Schaid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaid. 47% of Schaid men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schaid women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Farm Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Schaid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Schaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaid 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Schaid. 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 206 military records available for the last name Schaid. For the veterans among your Schaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaid lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Schaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schaid in 1961 was 21, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaid 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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