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Schue Family History

Schue Surname Meaning

German (Schué): variant of Schuh.

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


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Where is the Schue family from?

You can see how Schue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schue family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Schue families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schue's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schue families in 1891.
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What did your Schue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schue. 18% of Schue men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schue women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schue were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Schue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schue 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Schue. 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 517 military records available for the last name Schue. For the veterans among your Schue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schue lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schue in 1958 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schue 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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