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Schuhart Family History

Schuhart 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: Schuchart, Schubert, Shuart, Schuchardt, Shughart, Shugart, Schuchert

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Where is the Schuhart family from?

You can see how Schuhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schuhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schuhart families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Schuhart's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schuhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schuhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schuhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuhart. 35% of Schuhart men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Schuhart women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuhart were Trucker 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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Teller
    10%
  • Trucker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • House Keeper
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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What Schuhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Schuhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuhart 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Schuhart. 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 286 military records available for the last name Schuhart. For the veterans among your Schuhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuhart lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schuhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schuhart in 1964 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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