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Sch Family History

Sch Name 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: Esch, Such, Asch, Och, Suh, Isch, Ach, Soh, Schu, Chu

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Where is the Sch family from?

You can see how Sch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sch family living in Alabama. This was about 17% of all the recorded Sch's in USA. Alabama and 5 other states had the highest population of Sch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sch 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 Sch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sch. 43% of Sch men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Sch women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sch were Hired Hand and School Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Hired Hand
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Sch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sch 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Sch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34,000 military records available for the last name Sch. For the veterans among your Sch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sch lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Sch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sch in 1977 was 74, and 86 in 1994.

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