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Schenz Family History

Schenz 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, Schlenz, Scherz, Schena, Schanz, Chen, Shen, Cheng, Schatz

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Where is the Schenz family from?

You can see how Schenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schenz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Schenz families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schenz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schenz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenz 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 Schenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schenz. 34% of Schenz men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Foreman
    23%
  • Tire Builder
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Schenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Schenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenz 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Schenz. 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 106 military records available for the last name Schenz. For the veterans among your Schenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schenz in 1963 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schenz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schenz 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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