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Schoewe Family History

Schoewe Surname Meaning

North German (Schöwe): nickname for a tall thin person from Middle Low German schōf ‘sheaf or wisp of straw’.

Originally metonymic occupational name for a roofer builder of straw roofs.

Compare South German Schaub.

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


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Where is the Schoewe family from?

You can see how Schoewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoewe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoewe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Schoewe families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schoewe's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schoewe families in 1880.
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What did your Schoewe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoewe. 58% of Schoewe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schoewe women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Schoewe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Schoewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoewe 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Schoewe. 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 185 military records available for the last name Schoewe. For the veterans among your Schoewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoewe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schoewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schoewe in 1963 was 64, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoewe 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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