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Schow Family History

Schow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schau.

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


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Where is the Schow family from?

You can see how Schow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Schow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Schow families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schow families in 1911.
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What did your Schow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schow. 100% of Schow men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Schow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schow 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 979 immigration records available for the last name Schow. 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 Schow. For the veterans among your Schow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schow lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Schow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schow in 1946 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schow 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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