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Schanger Family History

Schanger 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: Schager, Schanzer, Schlanger, Schaner, Stanger, Sanger, Swanger

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Where is the Schanger family from?

You can see how Schanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schanger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schanger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Schanger families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Schanger's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Schanger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schanger 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 Schanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schanger. 34% of Schanger men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Schanger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schanger were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Nursemaid
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Schanger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Schanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schanger 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Schanger. 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 26 military records available for the last name Schanger. For the veterans among your Schanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schanger lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1983, in the United States, Schanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schanger in 1982 was 90, and 64 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schanger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schanger 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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