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Schagan Family History

Schagan 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: Schaan, Schaar, Sagan, Schwan, Schaal, Schaap, Schaaf, Hagan, Shahan

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Where is the Schagan family from?

You can see how Schagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schagan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schagan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schagan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schagan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schagan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schagan 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 40 census records available for the last name Schagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schagan 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Schagan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schagan. For the veterans among your Schagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schagan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Schagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schagan in 1975 was 65, and 62 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schagan 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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