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Schyde Family History

Schyde 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: Schade, Hyde, Schnee, Clyde, Schule, Schuder, Shade, Schave, Schlee

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Where is the Schyde family from?

You can see how Schyde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schyde family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schyde families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schyde's in USA. California had the highest population of Schyde families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schyde 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 32 census records available for the last name Schyde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schyde 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Schyde. 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 8 military records available for the last name Schyde. For the veterans among your Schyde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schyde lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Schyde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schyde in 1988 was 88, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schyde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schyde 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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