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Schendt Family History

Schendt 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: Scheidt, Schenk, Schwandt, Scheid, Schardt, Schrandt, Schmidt

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Where is the Schendt family from?

You can see how Schendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schendt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schendt family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schendt's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Schendt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schendt 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 185 census records available for the last name Schendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schendt 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Schendt. 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 33 military records available for the last name Schendt. For the veterans among your Schendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schendt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Schendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schendt in 1970 was 82, and 44 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schendt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schendt 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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