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Schenherr Family History

Schenherr 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: Schoenherr, Schenker, Scheuer, Scheiner, Schnurr, Schetter, Scherzer

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Where is the Schenherr family from?

You can see how Schenherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenherr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schenherr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schenherr family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Schenherr's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Schenherr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Schenherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenherr 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Schenherr. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schenherr. For the veterans among your Schenherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenherr lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Schenherr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schenherr in 1973 was 67, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schenherr 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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