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Schossow Family History

Schossow Surname Meaning

East German (also Schössow): habitational name from Schossow in Pomerania a placename of Slavic origin. Compare Schoessow.

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


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Where is the Schossow family from?

You can see how Schossow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schossow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schossow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Schossow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Schossow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schossow families in 1880.
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What did your Schossow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schossow. 60% of Schossow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schossow women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Common Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Schossow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schossow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schossow 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Schossow. 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 212 military records available for the last name Schossow. For the veterans among your Schossow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schossow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schossow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schossow in 1965 was 62, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schossow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schossow 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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