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Schoewe Name Meaning

North German (Schöwe): from a nickname for a tall, thin person, Schowe, the current form of which is Schaub, derived from or related to Middle Low German schof ‘sheaf of straw’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Schieve, Schoepp, Schoer, Schiele, Schoppe, Schewe, Schoen, Schoemer

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Schoewe Family Origin

Where is the Schoewe family from?

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You can see how Schoewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoewe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoewe families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Schoewe families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schoewe's in the USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schoewe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoewe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Schoewe Family Occupations

What did your Schoewe ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Schoewe occupation in the USA was Farmer. 100% of Schoewe's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    100%

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

Schoewe Historical Records

What Schoewe family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schoewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoewe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Schoewe. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schoewe. For the veterans among your Schoewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Schoewe Life Expectancy

What is the average Schoewe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schoewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schoewe in 1963 was 64, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoewe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoewe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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