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Schaner Family History

Schaner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schöner (see Schoener).

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


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Where is the Schaner family from?

You can see how Schaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schaner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schaner family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schaner's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Schaner families in 1891.
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What did your Schaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaner. 20% of Schaner men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Schaner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaner were Farm Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Schaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schaner. 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 969 military records available for the last name Schaner. For the veterans among your Schaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schaner in 1957 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaner 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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