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Schie Family History

Schie Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German schie ‘shy’. Compare Shie.

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


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Where is the Schie family from?

You can see how Schie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Schie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Schie family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schie's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Schie families in 1861.
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What did your Schie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schie. 100% of Schie 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schie 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Schie. 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 453 military records available for the last name Schie. For the veterans among your Schie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schie in 1963 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schie 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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