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Schontag Family History

Schontag 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: Sontag, Chong, Sonntag, Montag, Schoenthal, Schott, Schantz, Chontos

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Where is the Schontag family from?

You can see how Schontag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schontag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schontag families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schontag families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Schontag's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Schontag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schontag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Schontag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schontag 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Schontag. 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 148 military records available for the last name Schontag. For the veterans among your Schontag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schontag lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Schontag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schontag in 1964 was 83, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schontag 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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