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Schraan Family History

Schraan 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: Schaan, Schaar, Schrage, Schwan, Schaal, Schaap, Schaaf, Schratz

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Where is the Schraan family from?

You can see how Schraan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schraan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schraan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schraan families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schraan's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schraan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schraan 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 Schraan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schraan. 100% of Schraan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Schraan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Schraan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schraan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Schraan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Schraan. For the veterans among your Schraan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schraan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Schraan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schraan in 1971 was 87, and 73 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schraan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schraan 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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