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Schinzig Family History

Schinzig 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: Schillig, Schilling, Schwing, Schindel, Schneid, Ching, Schink

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Schinzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schinzig 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Schinzig. 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 7 military records available for the last name Schinzig. For the veterans among your Schinzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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