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Schoey Family History

Schoey 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: Schoen, Schley, Schrey, Schey, Schoer, Choe, Schei, Scholl, Schott

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Where is the Schoey family from?

You can see how Schoey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Schoey families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schoey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Schoey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Schoey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Schoey. For the veterans among your Schoey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1971, in the United States, Schoey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Schoey in 1967 was 90, and 67 in 1971.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoey 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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