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Schenthal Family History

Schenthal 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: Schoenthal, Lowenthal, Schenkel, Rosenthal, Schoenthaler, Cheetham

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Where is the Schenthal family from?

You can see how Schenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenthal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schenthal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schenthal families living in Maryland. This was about 53% of all the recorded Schenthal's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schenthal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenthal 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 119 census records available for the last name Schenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenthal 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Schenthal. 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 9 military records available for the last name Schenthal. For the veterans among your Schenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenthal lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Schenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schenthal in 1974 was 90, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schenthal 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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