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Schaider Family History

Schaider 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: Schauder, Scheider, Schader, Schrider, Schairer, Schnider, Scheiner

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Where is the Schaider family from?

You can see how Schaider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaider family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schaider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Schaider family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaider's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Schaider families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaider 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 199 census records available for the last name Schaider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaider 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Schaider. 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 141 military records available for the last name Schaider. For the veterans among your Schaider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaider lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Schaider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schaider in 1961 was 52, and 82 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaider 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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