Schattner Family History

Schattner Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Schaten or Schatten.

It can also be a topographic name for someone living in a shady location.

The name is derived from the Middle High German word schate, which means ‘shade’ or ‘protection’.

This implies a connection to locations known for their shaded areas or that provide a form of shelter.

Overall, the name suggests both geographic and environmental associations important to those who bear it.

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

Similar surnames: Schlatter, Suttner, Schetter, Schatte, Schaefer, Schuttler, Schutter, Schlitter, Plattner, Trattner

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
477	Military Records
662	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Schattner family from?

You can see how Schattner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schattner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schattner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Schattner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 34% of all the recorded Schattner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schattner families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schattner 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 Schattner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schattner.

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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.

Unpaid domestic duties

60%

Domestic servant

40%

What Schattner family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Schattner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schattner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 662 immigration records available for the last name Schattner. 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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Military Records

There are 477 military records available for the last name Schattner. For the veterans among your Schattner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schattner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schattner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schattner in 1962 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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Schattner Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Schaten or Schatten.

It can also be a topographic name for someone living in a shady location.

The name is derived from the Middle High German word schate, which means ‘shade’ or ‘protection’.

This implies a connection to locations known for their shaded areas or that provide a form of shelter.

Overall, the name suggests both geographic and environmental associations important to those who bear it.

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

Where is the Schattner family from?

What did your Schattner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schattner.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

60%

Domestic servant

40%

What Schattner family records will you find?

What is the average Schattner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schattner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schattner in 1962 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

Schattner Family History

Schattner Surname Meaning

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Schattner Surname Meaning

7,000 record(s) for Schattner

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Where is the Schattner family from?

What did your Schattner ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Schattner family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Schattner family history

What is the average Schattner lifespan?

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