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Schaie Family History

Schaie 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: Schade, Schave, Schlie, Schane, Schake, Schain, Chae, Schatz, Schaar

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Where is the Schaie family from?

You can see how Schaie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Schaie families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Schaie families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Schaie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaie 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 56 census records available for the last name Schaie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaie 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Schaie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Schaie. For the veterans among your Schaie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schaie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schaie in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaie 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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