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Schuhay Family History

Schuhay 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: Schuh, Schuman, Schray, Chhay, Chauhan, Schultz, Schaar, Schur

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Where is the Schuhay family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schuhay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schuhay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schuhay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Schuhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuhay 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Schuhay. 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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There are 19 military records available for the last name Schuhay. For the veterans among your Schuhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuhay lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Schuhay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schuhay in 1976 was 34, and 91 in 1993.

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