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Schiding Family History

Schiding 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: Schilling, Schwing, Scheihing, Schimming, Shiring, Schuring

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Where is the Schiding family from?

You can see how Schiding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiding family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schiding families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Schiding families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schiding's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Schiding families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiding surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schiding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schiding. 100% of Schiding men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Schiding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiding 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Schiding. 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 57 military records available for the last name Schiding. For the veterans among your Schiding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiding lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Schiding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schiding in 1961 was 51, and 86 in 2001.

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