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Schannes Family History

Schannes 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: Schwantes, Schanzer, Yohannes, Tschannen, Hannes, Shanes, Schaner

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Where is the Schannes family from?

You can see how Schannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schannes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schannes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Schannes family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schannes's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Schannes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Schannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schannes 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Schannes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Schannes. For the veterans among your Schannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schannes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Schannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schannes in 1964 was 80, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schannes 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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