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Schonwandt Family History

Schonwandt 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: Schwandt, Schoenwald, Schrandt, Schnaidt, Schwindt, Conant, Schwan

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Schonwandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonwandt 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Schonwandt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Schonwandt. For the veterans among your Schonwandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonwandt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Schonwandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Schonwandt in 1965 was 92, and 91 in 1986.

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