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Schauf Family History

Schauf Surname Meaning

German:: (Swabia): metonymic occupational name for a shepherd from a Swabian dialect word meaning ‘sheep’.

Variant of Schaub.

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


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Where is the Schauf family from?

You can see how Schauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schauf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schauf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Schauf families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Schauf's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Schauf families in 1880.
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What did your Schauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schauf. 44% of Schauf men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Schauf women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schauf were Farm Laborer and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • School Teacher
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schauf 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Schauf. 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 756 military records available for the last name Schauf. For the veterans among your Schauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schauf lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schauf in 1954 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schauf 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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