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Schaidt Family History

Schaidt 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: Schardt, Schmidt, Scheidt, Schnaidt, Schadt, Schaadt, Schwandt

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Where is the Schaidt family from?

You can see how Schaidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaidt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Schaidt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Schaidt families living in Maryland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Schaidt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schaidt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaidt. 19% of Schaidt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schaidt women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Schaidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Schaidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaidt 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Schaidt. 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 435 military records available for the last name Schaidt. For the veterans among your Schaidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaidt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schaidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schaidt in 1964 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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