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Schant Family History

Schant 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: Schantz, Chant, Schank, Schaut, Schang, Schane, Schadt, Schanz, Chang

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Where is the Schant family from?

You can see how Schant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schant families living in Maryland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Schant's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schant 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 Schant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schant. 30% of Schant men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Schant women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schant were Carpenter 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Schant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schant 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Schant. 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 95 military records available for the last name Schant. For the veterans among your Schant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schant lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Schant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schant in 1989 was 21, and 60 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schant 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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