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Schense Family History

Schense 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: Schenke, Schenk, Schnee, Chene, Schelle, Schenkel, Schenker, Schelske

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Where is the Schense family from?

You can see how Schense families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schense family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Schense families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Schense family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schense's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Schense families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schense 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 Schense family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Schense. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schense 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Schense. 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 112 military records available for the last name Schense. For the veterans among your Schense ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schense lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Schense life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schense in 1972 was 43, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schense

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schense 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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