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Schu Name Meaning

German: variant of Schuh .

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


Similar surnames: Schue, Schug, Schur, Schau, Schul, Schuh, Schule, Schum, Schrum

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Where is the Schu family from?

You can see how Schu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Schu families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schu's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schu. 30% of Schu men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Schu women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schu were Traveling Salesman and Waitress. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Private
    20%
  • Traveling Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    28%
  • Nurse
    19%
  • Telephone Operator
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schu 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Schu. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schu. For the veterans among your Schu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schu lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schu in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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