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Schug Family History

Schug Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schuh.

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


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Where is the Schug family from?

You can see how Schug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schug family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schug families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Schug families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schug's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schug families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schug surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schug ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schug. 100% of Schug 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schug 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Schug. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schug. For the veterans among your Schug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schug lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schug in 1944 was 26, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schug 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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