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Scheader Family History

Scheader 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: Scheider, Schader, Schlader, Schrader, Schearer, Schmader, Scheuer

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Where is the Scheader family from?

You can see how Scheader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheader family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheader families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Scheader families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Scheader's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scheader families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheader 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 Scheader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheader. 47% of Scheader men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Scheader women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheader were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    36%
  • House Work
    22%
  • Maker
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

What Scheader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Scheader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheader 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 Scheader. 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 76 military records available for the last name Scheader. For the veterans among your Scheader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheader lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Scheader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Scheader in 1969 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheader

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheader 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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