Schaver Family History

Schaver Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a carpenter from an agent derivative of schaaf ‘plane’ (see Schaaf).

It reflects the profession and skill associated with woodworking and shaping materials.

The name indicates a connection with craftsmanship, specifically in relation to carpentry and woodworking techniques.

Additionally, it may emphasize the significance of using tools like planes in the trade.

Such occupational names are common in various cultures, denoting the trade or skill of individuals.

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

Similar surnames: Schauer, Schave, Shaver, Schager, Schader, Schaber, Schafer, Schaner, Schaer, Scharer

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
249	Military Records
327	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Schaver family from?

You can see how Schaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaver family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Schaver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Schaver families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Schaver's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schaver families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaver 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 Schaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaver. 19% of Schaver men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Schaver women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaver were Truck driver and Teacher.

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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.

Laborer

19%

Farmer

17%

Farming

13%

Truck driver

Housewife

37%

Waitress

28%

Farming

19%

Teacher

19%

What Schaver family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Schaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaver 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Schaver. 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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Military Records

There are 249 military records available for the last name Schaver. For the veterans among your Schaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaver lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schaver in 1966 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

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Schaver Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a carpenter from an agent derivative of schaaf ‘plane’ (see Schaaf).

It reflects the profession and skill associated with woodworking and shaping materials.

The name indicates a connection with craftsmanship, specifically in relation to carpentry and woodworking techniques.

Additionally, it may emphasize the significance of using tools like planes in the trade.

Such occupational names are common in various cultures, denoting the trade or skill of individuals.

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

Where is the Schaver family from?

What did your Schaver ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

19%

Farmer

17%

Farming

13%

Truck driver

Housewife

37%

Waitress

28%

Farming

19%

Teacher

19%

What Schaver family records will you find?

What is the average Schaver lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schaver in 1966 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

Schaver Family History

Schaver Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Schaver

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Where is the Schaver family from?

What did your Schaver ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Schaver family records will you find?

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What is the average Schaver lifespan?

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Schaver Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Schaver

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Schaver family from?

What did your Schaver ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Schaver family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Schaver family history

What is the average Schaver lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schaver family tree

Search for another surname