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Schane Family History

Schane Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schön (see Schoen).

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


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Where is the Schane family from?

You can see how Schane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Schane families living in Essex. This was about 78% of all the recorded Schane's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Schane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schane 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 Schane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schane. 18% of Schane men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Schane women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schane were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    46%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Schane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schane 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Schane. 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 320 military records available for the last name Schane. For the veterans among your Schane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schane in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schane 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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