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Schoot Family History

Schoot 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: Schott, Schoor, Schoof, Schoop, Schoon, School, Schoo, Schook, Scholl

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Where is the Schoot family from?

You can see how Schoot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schoot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schoot family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schoot's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Schoot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schoot. 34% of Schoot 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
    34%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoot 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Schoot. 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 215 military records available for the last name Schoot. For the veterans among your Schoot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoot lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Schoot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schoot in 1960 was 58, and 82 in 2003.

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