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Schanz Family History

Schanz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schantz.

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


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Where is the Schanz family from?

You can see how Schanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schanz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schanz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schanz family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Schanz's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Schanz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schanz 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 Schanz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schanz. 22% of Schanz men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Schanz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schanz were Foreman and Saleslady.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schanz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schanz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schanz. For the veterans among your Schanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schanz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schanz in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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