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Schua Family History

Schua 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: Schur, Schul, Schuh, Schut, Chua, Schum, Schub, Schug, Schue, Schu

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Where is the Schua family from?

You can see how Schua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schua family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schua family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schua's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schua families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schua 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 66 census records available for the last name Schua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schua 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Schua. 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 33 military records available for the last name Schua. For the veterans among your Schua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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