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Schaening Family History

Schaening 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: Schoening, Schoenig, Schmeling, Scharping, Channing, Schwering

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Where is the Schaening family from?

You can see how Schaening families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaening family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaening families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schaening families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaening's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schaening families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaening 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 260 census records available for the last name Schaening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaening 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Schaening. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Schaening. For the veterans among your Schaening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaening lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schaening life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schaening in 1964 was 69, and 27 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaening 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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