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Schan Family History

Schan 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: Shan, Schwan, Chan, Schar, Schau, Suchan, Schank, Schaan, Schang

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Where is the Schan family from?

You can see how Schan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Schan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Schan families living in Cheshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Schan's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Schan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schan. 24% of Schan men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Schan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schan were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housework
    9%

What Schan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schan 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Schan. 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 816 military records available for the last name Schan. For the veterans among your Schan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schan in 1965 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schan 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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