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Schanch Family History

Schanch 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: Schach, Schaich, Schanck, Chance, Schaack, Schantz, Schwoch, Chancy

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Where is the Schanch family from?

You can see how Schanch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schanch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schanch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schanch families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Schanch's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schanch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schanch 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 133 census records available for the last name Schanch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schanch 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Schanch. 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 Schanch. For the veterans among your Schanch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schanch lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schanch

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