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Schennen Family History

Schennen 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: Scheiner, Schenkel, Schenker, Schendel, Tschannen, Hennen, Schenke

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Where is the Schennen family from?

You can see how Schennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schennen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schennen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schennen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Schennen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schennen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Schennen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Schennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schennen 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 Schennen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Schennen. For the veterans among your Schennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schennen lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2001, in the United States, Schennen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schennen in 1996 was 96, and 69 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schennen 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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