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Schaik Family History

Schaik Surname 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: Schalk, Schack, Schank, Schaak, Schain, Schenk, Schatz, Schaar

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Where is the Schaik family from?

You can see how Schaik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schaik family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schaik's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Schaik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaik 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 Schaik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaik. 100% of Schaik men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Schaik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Schaik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaik 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 986 immigration records available for the last name Schaik. 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 163 military records available for the last name Schaik. For the veterans among your Schaik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schaik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schaik in 1966 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaik 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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