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Schoof Family History

Schoof Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from Middle Low German schōf, Middle Dutch scoof ‘sheaf’ possibly a metonymic occupational name for a sheaf-binder.

In a figurative sense, this is the northern equivalent of Schaub as a nickname.

German: variant of Schaaf.

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


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Where is the Schoof family from?

You can see how Schoof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoof family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Schoof families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoof's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schoof families in 1891.
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What did your Schoof ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schoof. 100% of Schoof women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Schoof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoof 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schoof. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schoof. For the veterans among your Schoof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoof lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Schoof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schoof in 1949 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoof 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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