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Schoth Family History

Schoth 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, Schroth, Schuth, Schoch, Schatz, Scholl, Schorr, Schoen

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Where is the Schoth family from?

You can see how Schoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schoth families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Schoth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schoth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schoth. 67% of Schoth men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Schoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoth 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Schoth. 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 97 military records available for the last name Schoth. For the veterans among your Schoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schoth in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

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