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Schauger Family History

Schauger 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: Schauder, Schauer, Schager, Shauger, Scheuer, Scharrer, Schuler

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Where is the Schauger family from?

You can see how Schauger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schauger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schauger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Schauger family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schauger's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Schauger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schauger 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 74 census records available for the last name Schauger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schauger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Schauger. 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 24 military records available for the last name Schauger. For the veterans among your Schauger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schauger lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Schauger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schauger in 1980 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schauger 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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