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Schanen Family History

Schanen Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Schönen from the personal name Scono ‘the beautiful’.

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


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Where is the Schanen family from?

You can see how Schanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schanen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Schanen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 18% of all the recorded Schanen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schanen families in 1920.
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What did your Schanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Tester were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schanen. 30% of Schanen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schanen women worked as a Tester.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tester
    100%

What Schanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Schanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schanen 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Schanen. 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 192 military records available for the last name Schanen. For the veterans among your Schanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schanen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Schanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schanen in 1944 was 37, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schanen 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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