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Schiewe Family History

Schiewe Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schieve. Compare Scheve.

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


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Where is the Schiewe family from?

You can see how Schiewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiewe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schiewe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Schiewe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiewe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schiewe families in 1891.
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What did your Schiewe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schiewe. 40% of Schiewe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schiewe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schiewe were Painter and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Schiewe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schiewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiewe 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Schiewe. 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 501 military records available for the last name Schiewe. For the veterans among your Schiewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiewe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schiewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schiewe in 1958 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiewe 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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