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Schenendorf Family History

Schenendorf 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: Schoendorf, Diefendorf, Schneider, Ohlendorf, Schlender, Heckendorf

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Where is the Schenendorf family from?

You can see how Schenendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenendorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schenendorf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schenendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schenendorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenendorf 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 27 census records available for the last name Schenendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenendorf 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Schenendorf. 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 13 military records available for the last name Schenendorf. For the veterans among your Schenendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenendorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schenendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schenendorf in 1963 was 41, and 103 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schenendorf 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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