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Scheno Family History

Scheno 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: Schenk, Schena, Chen, Shen, Cheng, Chino, Schei, Scherf, Sheng

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Where is the Scheno family from?

You can see how Scheno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheno family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheno families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Scheno family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheno's in USA. California had the highest population of Scheno families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scheno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheno. 100% of Scheno men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Scheno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Scheno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheno 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Scheno. 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 76 military records available for the last name Scheno. For the veterans among your Scheno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheno lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Scheno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scheno in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheno

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheno 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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