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Schauls Family History

Schauls 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: Schaul, Schaus, Schauss, Schalk, Schaal, Schaub, Schule, Schauer

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Where is the Schauls family from?

You can see how Schauls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schauls family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schauls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Schauls families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schauls's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schauls families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schauls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schauls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schauls. 34% of Schauls men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Schauls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schauls 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Schauls. 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 27 military records available for the last name Schauls. For the veterans among your Schauls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schauls lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schauls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schauls in 1965 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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