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Schag Family History

Schag 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: Schar, Schau, Schlag, Schrag, Schang, Schad, Schaf, Schug, Schab

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Where is the Schag family from?

You can see how Schag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schag family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schag families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schag families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Schag's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schag. 25% of Schag men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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What Schag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Schag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schag 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Schag. 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 166 military records available for the last name Schag. For the veterans among your Schag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schag lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schag in 1965 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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