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Schide Family History

Schide 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: Schade, Stride, Schild, Schnee, Schiff, Schindel, Shine, Schilder

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Where is the Schide family from?

You can see how Schide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schide family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schide families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Schide families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Schide's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Schide families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schide 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 Schide ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schide. 67% of Schide 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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Schide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Schide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schide 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Schide. 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 83 military records available for the last name Schide. For the veterans among your Schide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schide lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Schide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schide in 1954 was 27, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schide

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schide 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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