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Schields Family History

Schields 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: Shields, Schield, Schild, Shield, Schied, Schiele, Schildt, Schielke

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Where is the Schields family from?

You can see how Schields families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schields family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schields families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Schields families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schields's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schields families in 1891.
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What did your Schields ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schields. 30% of Schields men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Schields women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schields were Miner and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

What Schields family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schields. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schields 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Schields. 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 322 military records available for the last name Schields. For the veterans among your Schields ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schields lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schields life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schields in 1960 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schields 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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