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Schouten Family History

Schouten Name Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Schout . Compare Scouten .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Scholtens, Scholten, Scouten, Schultes, Slotten, Scholle, Schoen

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Where is the Schouten family from?

You can see how Schouten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schouten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schouten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Schouten families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schouten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schouten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schouten 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 Schouten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schouten. 34% of Schouten men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Schouten women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schouten were Baker and Housework. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Baker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    10%
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What Schouten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schouten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schouten 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Schouten. 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 827 military records available for the last name Schouten. For the veterans among your Schouten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schouten lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schouten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schouten in 1959 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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