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Schat Family History

Schat 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: Schatz, Schar, Schau, Schut, Schaut, Schad, Schadt, Schaf, Schab

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Where is the Schat family from?

You can see how Schat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Schat families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Schat's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Schat families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schat 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 Schat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schat. 38% of Schat men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Schat women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Schat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Schat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schat 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Schat. 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 151 military records available for the last name Schat. For the veterans among your Schat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schat lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Schat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schat in 1968 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schat 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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