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Schye Family History

Schye 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: Schue, Chae, Choe, Che, Schur, Schei, Schnee, Schoen, Scher, Schule

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Where is the Schye family from?

You can see how Schye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schye family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schye families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schye's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schye. 50% of Schye men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Schye women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Electrotyper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Schye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Schye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schye 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Schye. 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 27 military records available for the last name Schye. For the veterans among your Schye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schye lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schye in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schye 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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