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Schenzinger Family History

Schenzinger 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: Scherzinger, Schechinger, Schellinger, Schwendinger, Schlesinger

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Where is the Schenzinger family from?

You can see how Schenzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenzinger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schenzinger families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schenzinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schenzinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Schenzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenzinger 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Schenzinger. 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 28 military records available for the last name Schenzinger. For the veterans among your Schenzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenzinger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Schenzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Schenzinger in 1945 was 31, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schenzinger 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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