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Schochow Family History

Schochow 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: Schoch, Schochet, Schossow, Schoor, Schacher, Schach, Schwoch

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Where is the Schochow family from?

You can see how Schochow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schochow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schochow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schochow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schochow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schochow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schochow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Schochow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schochow 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Schochow. 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 35 military records available for the last name Schochow. For the veterans among your Schochow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schochow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Schochow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schochow in 1969 was 72, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schochow 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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