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Schiech Family History

Schiech 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: Schieck, Schlecht, Schach, Scheck, Schick, Schieve, Schier, Schwoch

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Schiech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiech 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Schiech. 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 44 military records available for the last name Schiech. For the veterans among your Schiech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiech lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Schiech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schiech in 1967 was 74, and 78 in 1982.

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