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Scheans Family History

Scheans 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: Schenk, Schepis, Schein, Schwan, Shean, Schrank, Schlais, Schwanz

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Where is the Scheans family from?

You can see how Scheans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scheans families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scheans's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Scheans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheans 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 22 census records available for the last name Scheans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheans 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Scheans. 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 4 military records available for the last name Scheans. For the veterans among your Scheans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheans lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Scheans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scheans in 1971 was 66, and 90 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheans 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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