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Schenlund Family History

Schenlund 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: Schlund, Stenlund, Schelling, Schelin, Heglund, Scherling, Rosenlund

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There are 7 census records available for the last name Schenlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenlund 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Schenlund. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Schenlund. For the veterans among your Schenlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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