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Schauss Name Meaning

German: variant of Schaus .

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


Similar surnames: Schaus, Hauss, Schaupp, Clauss, Schiess, Schur, Schrum, Schult

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Where is the Schauss family from?

You can see how Schauss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schauss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schauss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Schauss families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schauss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schauss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schauss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schauss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schauss. 40% of Schauss men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Schauss women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schauss were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schauss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schauss 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Schauss. 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 945 military records available for the last name Schauss. For the veterans among your Schauss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schauss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schauss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schauss in 1963 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

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