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Schaem Family History

Schaem 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: Schaum, Schaer, Chae, Schatz, Schaar, Schaul, Schei, Cham, Schalk

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Where is the Schaem family from?

You can see how Schaem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaem families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Schaem families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaem's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schaem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaem 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 58 census records available for the last name Schaem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaem 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Schaem. 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 19 military records available for the last name Schaem. For the veterans among your Schaem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Schaem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schaem in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaem 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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