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Schoeter Family History

Schoeter 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: Schoeder, Schoemer, Schoeler, Schoener, Schroeter, Schroeder

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Where is the Schoeter family from?

You can see how Schoeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schoeter family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoeter's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Schoeter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoeter 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 108 census records available for the last name Schoeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeter 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 Schoeter. 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 11 military records available for the last name Schoeter. For the veterans among your Schoeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeter lifespan?

Average Schoeter life expectancy in 1969 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoeter 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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