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Schanilec Family History

Schanilec 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: Chandler, Chandley, Schindler, Schaller, Schadler, Shanley, Schanzer

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Where is the Schanilec family from?

You can see how Schanilec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schanilec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schanilec families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schanilec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schanilec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schanilec 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 Schanilec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schanilec. 100% of Schanilec men 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Schanilec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Schanilec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schanilec 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Schanilec. 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 24 military records available for the last name Schanilec. For the veterans among your Schanilec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schanilec lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schanilec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schanilec in 1962 was 59, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schanilec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schanilec 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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