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Schou Family History

Schou Surname Meaning

Danish: topographic name for someone who lived by a small wood from a Germanized form of Danish skov ‘wood, forest, copse’.

Norwegian: variant of Schau.

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


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Where is the Schou family from?

You can see how Schou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schou family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schou families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Schou families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Schou's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schou families in 1880.
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What did your Schou ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schou. 100% of Schou 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Schou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schou 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schou. 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 424 military records available for the last name Schou. For the veterans among your Schou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schou lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schou in 1959 was 38, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schou 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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