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Schaad Family History

Schaad Name Meaning

Swiss German German and Dutch: variant of Schade .

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


Similar surnames: Schaadt, Schaab, Schad, Schaak, Schade, Schaan, Schaar, Schrad

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Where is the Schaad family from?

You can see how Schaad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 40 Schaad families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Schaad's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schaad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaad. 32% of Schaad men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Schaad women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaad were Operator and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schaad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaad 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schaad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Schaad lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schaad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schaad in 1953 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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