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Schunight Family History

Schunight 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: Mcknight, Schuknecht, Schurig, Schleigh, Schlicht, Schulist, Knight

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Where is the Schunight family from?

You can see how Schunight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schunight family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schunight families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schunight family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Schunight's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Schunight families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schunight 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 42 census records available for the last name Schunight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schunight 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 Schunight. 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 6 military records available for the last name Schunight. For the veterans among your Schunight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schunight lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1983, in the United States, Schunight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schunight in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schunight 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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