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Schanerman Family History

Schanerman 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: Scherman, Schwerman, Schneeman, Scheuerman, Schuneman, Schierman

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Where is the Schanerman family from?

You can see how Schanerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schanerman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schanerman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schanerman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schanerman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schanerman 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 Schanerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Junk Dealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schanerman. 100% of Schanerman men worked as a Junk Dealer.

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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

  • Junk Dealer
    100%

What Schanerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Schanerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schanerman 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 Schanerman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Schanerman. For the veterans among your Schanerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schanerman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schanerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schanerman in 1965 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schanerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schanerman 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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