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Schten Family History

Schten 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: Schoen, Schenk, Chen, Shen, Achter, Schei, Schein, Schlein, Schnee

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Where is the Schten family from?

You can see how Schten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schten families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schten families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schten's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schten 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 21 census records available for the last name Schten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schten 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Schten. 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 6 military records available for the last name Schten. For the veterans among your Schten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schten lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Schten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schten in 1988 was 85, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schten 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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