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Sche Family History

Sche 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: Che, Schei, Scher, Schey, Asche, Scheu, Esche, Schue, Schu, Chu

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Where is the Sche family from?

You can see how Sche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sche family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Sche family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sche's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Sche families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sche 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 Sche ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sche. 100% of Sche women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Sche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sche 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Sche. 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 100 military records available for the last name Sche. For the veterans among your Sche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sche lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Sche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sche in 1965 was 60, and 99 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sche 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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