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Schian Family History

Schian 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: Schwan, Schiano, Schaan, Shan, Schaar, Chin, Schwab, Schild, Schein

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Where is the Schian family from?

You can see how Schian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schian families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schian's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schian. 45% of Schian men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Schian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Schian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schian 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Schian. 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 86 military records available for the last name Schian. For the veterans among your Schian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schian lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schian in 1966 was 84, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schian 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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