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Schoulte Family History

Schoulte 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: Schulte, Schoultz, Schultz, Schule, Schutte, Scholtes, Scholten

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Where is the Schoulte family from?

You can see how Schoulte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoulte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoulte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schoulte families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoulte's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schoulte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoulte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoulte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Farm Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoulte. 100% of Schoulte men worked as a Farming and 100% of Schoulte women worked as a Farm Wife. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Wife
    100%
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What Schoulte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Schoulte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoulte 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Schoulte. 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 7 military records available for the last name Schoulte. For the veterans among your Schoulte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoulte lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Schoulte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schoulte in 1972 was 89, and 21 in 2003.

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