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Schenman Family History

Schenman 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: Scherman, Schenkman, Scheiman, Schepman, Scheinman, Sherman, Henman

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Where is the Schenman family from?

You can see how Schenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schenman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Schenman families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schenman's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Schenman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenman 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 155 census records available for the last name Schenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Schenman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Schenman. For the veterans among your Schenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Schenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schenman in 1975 was 83, and 95 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schenman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schenman 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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