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Schavers Family History

Schavers 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: Chavers, Shavers, Chaves, Schauer, Schave, Shaver, Schager, Schader

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Where is the Schavers family from?

You can see how Schavers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schavers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schavers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schavers families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schavers's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schavers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schavers 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 133 census records available for the last name Schavers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schavers 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Schavers. 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 7 military records available for the last name Schavers. For the veterans among your Schavers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schavers lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Schavers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schavers in 1971 was 68, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schavers 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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