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Schoo Family History

Schoo Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Schuh.

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


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Where is the Schoo family from?

You can see how Schoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Schoo families living in Iowa. This was about 35% of all the recorded Schoo's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schoo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schoo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoo. 24% of Schoo men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schoo women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoo were Fireman and Truck Farm Laborer.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Fireman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Truck Farm Laborer
    34%

What Schoo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoo 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Schoo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schoo. For the veterans among your Schoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schoo in 1959 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoo 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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