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Schieve Family History

Schieve Surname Meaning

Possibly a variant or an altered form of German Schiewe a nickname from Middle Low German schēf ‘crooked slanting twisted’ or from Middle Low German scheve denoting the waste from processing flax.

This suggests that the name has connotations related to physical characteristics or may indicate a person's social standing or worth.

As a nickname, it likely developed in a context where distinguishing between individuals based on their attributes was common.

Such linguistic evolutions are typical in many cultures where names often reflect characteristics or societal roles.

Overall, the name encapsulates a rich history tied to linguistic roots and cultural perceptions of worthiness.

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


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Where is the Schieve family from?

You can see how Schieve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schieve family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schieve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Schieve families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schieve's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schieve families in 1891.
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What did your Schieve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schieve. 45% of Schieve men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schieve women worked as a File Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%

What Schieve family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schieve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schieve 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Schieve. 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 180 military records available for the last name Schieve. For the veterans among your Schieve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schieve lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schieve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schieve in 1955 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schieve 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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