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Schanbarger Family History

Schanbarger 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: Schamberger, Schanbacher, Schonberger, Schabacker, Schwamberger

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Where is the Schanbarger family from?

You can see how Schanbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schanbarger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schanbarger family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Schanbarger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schanbarger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Schanbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schanbarger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Schanbarger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Schanbarger. For the veterans among your Schanbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schanbarger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schanbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schanbarger in 1966 was 68, and 96 in 2004.

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