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Schofe Family History

Schofe 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: Schofer, Schoff, Schone, Choe, Shore, Scholl, Schott, Schorr, Schnee

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Where is the Schofe family from?

You can see how Schofe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schofe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schofe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Schofe family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schofe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schofe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schofe 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 105 census records available for the last name Schofe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schofe 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Schofe. 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 13 military records available for the last name Schofe. For the veterans among your Schofe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schofe lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Schofe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schofe in 1976 was 78, and 70 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schofe 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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