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Schage Family History

Schage 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: Schrage, Schade, Schave, Schager, Schane, Schake, Chae, Savage

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Where is the Schage family from?

You can see how Schage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schage family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schage families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schage families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schage's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schage. 100% of Schage men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schage women worked as a Telephone Operator. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Schage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schage 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Schage. 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 17 military records available for the last name Schage. For the veterans among your Schage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schage lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Schage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schage in 1965 was 80, and 72 in 1998.

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