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Schaser Family History

Schaser 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: Schauer, Schager, Schader, Schaber, Schafer, Schaner, Schaer, Scharer

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Where is the Schaser family from?

You can see how Schaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schaser families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schaser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schaser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaser. 43% of Schaser men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Schaser women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Schaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaser 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Schaser. 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 277 military records available for the last name Schaser. For the veterans among your Schaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Schaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schaser in 1965 was 71, and 38 in 2002.

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