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Schaan Family History

Schaan Surname Meaning

Germanized form of French Jean.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schaan family from?

You can see how Schaan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schaan families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schaan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schaan families in 1880.
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What did your Schaan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Schaan. 100% of Schaan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schaan women worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Schaan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schaan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaan 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Schaan. 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 151 military records available for the last name Schaan. For the veterans among your Schaan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schaan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schaan in 1964 was 67, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaan 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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