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Schaeg Family History

Schaeg 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: Schang, Schaer, Chang, Chae, Schatz, Schaar, Schaul, Schei, Schalk

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Where is the Schaeg family from?

You can see how Schaeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaeg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaeg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Schaeg families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schaeg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schaeg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaeg 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 Schaeg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaeg. 50% of Schaeg men worked as a Farm Labor. .

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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

  • Farm Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Schaeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaeg 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Schaeg. 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 military records available for the last name Schaeg. For the veterans among your Schaeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaeg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schaeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schaeg in 1965 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

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