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Schaadt Family History

Schaadt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schade.

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


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Where is the Schaadt family from?

You can see how Schaadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaadt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaadt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 35 Schaadt families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Schaadt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schaadt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaadt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaadt. 45% of Schaadt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schaadt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaadt were Salesman and House Work.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • House Work
    12%

What Schaadt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schaadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaadt 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Schaadt. 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 383 military records available for the last name Schaadt. For the veterans among your Schaadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaadt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schaadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Schaadt in 1961 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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