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Schain Family History

Schain Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schain family from?

You can see how Schain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Schain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Schain families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schain's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schain families in 1891.
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What did your Schain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schain. 32% of Schain men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Schain women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schain were Laborer and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Lawyer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Schain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schain 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Schain. 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 274 military records available for the last name Schain. For the veterans among your Schain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schain lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schain in 1962 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schain 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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