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Schuch Family History

Schuch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schuh.

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


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Where is the Schuch family from?

You can see how Schuch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schuch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Schuch families living in Manitoba. This was about 59% of all the recorded Schuch's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Schuch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schuch 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 Schuch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuch. 22% of Schuch men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Schuch women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuch were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housework
    8%

What Schuch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Schuch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuch 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schuch. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Schuch. For the veterans among your Schuch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuch lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Schuch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schuch in 1949 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schuch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schuch 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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