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Schava Family History

Schava 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: Schave, Schara, Schatz, Scala, Schaar, Schaul, Schalk, Cava, Schaal, Schaap

111	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10	Military Records
12	Immigration Records
93	Census and Voter Lists
47	Member Trees

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Where is the Schava family from?

You can see how Schava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schava family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schava families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schava families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Schava's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schava families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schava 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 Record

There are 93 census records available for the last name Schava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schava census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Schava. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 10 military records available for the last name Schava. For the veterans among your Schava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schava lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Schava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Schava in 1964 was 85, and 82 in 1991.

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Schava Surname Meaning

Where is the Schava family from?

What Schava family records will you find?

What is the average Schava lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Schava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Schava in 1964 was 85, and 82 in 1991.

Schava Family History

Schava Surname Meaning

273 record(s) for Schava

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Schava Surname Meaning

273 record(s) for Schava

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Where is the Schava family from?

What Schava family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Schava family history

What is the average Schava lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schava family tree

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