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Schenof Family History

Schenof 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, Scherf, Shenoy, Schoof, Scheff, Chenot, Scherff, Schenke

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Schenof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenof 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Schenof. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schenof. For the veterans among your Schenof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenof lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Schenof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schenof in 1985 was 78, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schenof 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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