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Schouest Family History

Schouest Surname Meaning

Variant of Chouest a surname of French origin. It is found mainly in LA.

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


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Where is the Schouest family from?

You can see how Schouest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schouest family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schouest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Schouest families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Schouest's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Schouest families in 1920.
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What did your Schouest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schouest. 29% of Schouest men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Trapper
    22%

What Schouest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Schouest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schouest 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Schouest. 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 81 military records available for the last name Schouest. For the veterans among your Schouest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schouest lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schouest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schouest in 1959 was 58, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schouest 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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