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Schules Family History

Schules 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: Schuler, Schule, Scholes, Schultes, Schultz, Scales, Schubel, Schuder

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Where is the Schules family from?

You can see how Schules families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schules family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schules families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schules families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Schules's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schules families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schules surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schules ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schules. 32% of Schules men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schules women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schules were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Schules. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schules 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Schules. 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 42 military records available for the last name Schules. For the veterans among your Schules ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schules lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Schules life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schules in 1963 was 67, and 70 in 1999.

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