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Schuan Family History

Schuan 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, Schaan, Schuman, Shan, Schaar, Schur, Schwab, Schein, Schoen

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Where is the Schuan family from?

You can see how Schuan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schuan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schuan families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schuan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schuan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schuan 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 157 census records available for the last name Schuan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Schuan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Schuan. For the veterans among your Schuan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schuan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schuan

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