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Schaat Family History

Schaat 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: Schaar, Schaal, Schaap, Schaaf, Schaab, Schaut, Schaan, Schaak

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Where is the Schaat family from?

You can see how Schaat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schaat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schaat family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaat's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Schaat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaat ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Schaat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaat 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Schaat. 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 50 military records available for the last name Schaat. For the veterans among your Schaat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaat lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Schaat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schaat in 1982 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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