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Schander Family History

Schander 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: Chander, Schauder, Schader, Schanzer, Schwander, Schaner, Chandler

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Where is the Schander family from?

You can see how Schander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Schander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Schander families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Schander's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schander. 29% of Schander men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Schander women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schander were Clerk and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Maid
    13%

What Schander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schander 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 933 immigration records available for the last name Schander. 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 580 military records available for the last name Schander. For the veterans among your Schander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schander lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schander in 1961 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schander 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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