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Schanta Family History

Schanta 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, Schatz, Santa, Schartz, Chant, Schatte, Scanga, Scianna

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Where is the Schanta family from?

You can see how Schanta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schanta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schanta family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Schanta's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schanta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schanta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Schanta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schanta 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Schanta. 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 52 military records available for the last name Schanta. For the veterans among your Schanta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schanta lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Schanta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schanta in 1970 was 56, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schanta 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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