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Schoss Family History

Schoss 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: Schloss, Schons, Cross, Scholl, Schott, Schorr, Schoen, Schoor, Stoss

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Where is the Schoss family from?

You can see how Schoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schoss families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Schoss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schoss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoss 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 Schoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Chambermaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoss. 50% of Schoss men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Schoss women worked as a Chambermaid.

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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
    50%
  • Paper Tender
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chambermaid
    100%

What Schoss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Schoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoss 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Schoss. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schoss. For the veterans among your Schoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schoss in 1966 was 74, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoss 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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