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Shachnovitz Family History

Shachnovitz 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: Shanholtz, Rabinovitz, Stachowicz, Schnitz, Schnautz, Jacobitz

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Where is the Shachnovitz family from?

You can see how Shachnovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shachnovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shachnovitz family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Shachnovitz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shachnovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shachnovitz 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 8 census records available for the last name Shachnovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shachnovitz 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Shachnovitz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shachnovitz. For the veterans among your Shachnovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shachnovitz lifespan?

Average Shachnovitz life expectancy in 1980 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shachnovitz 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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