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Schuft Family History

Schuft 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: Schut, Schuff, Schult, Schutt, Schultz, Schur, Schuetz, Schott

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Where is the Schuft family from?

You can see how Schuft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schuft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schuft families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Schuft's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schuft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schuft 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 Schuft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schuft. 84% of Schuft men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Schuft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Schuft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuft 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Schuft. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schuft. For the veterans among your Schuft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuft lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schuft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schuft in 1966 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schuft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schuft 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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