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Schaus Family History

Schaus Name Meaning

German: nickname for a simpleton from a Rhenish Franconian and Lower Rhine dialect word Schaus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schaub, Schauss, Schaul, Schmaus, Schaum, Schauf, Schlup, Schur

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Where is the Schaus family from?

You can see how Schaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schaus family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schaus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaus. 14% of Schaus men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Schaus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaus were Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    14%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    21%
  • Saleslady
    21%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaus 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 894 immigration records available for the last name Schaus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schaus. For the veterans among your Schaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schaus in 1962 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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