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Schanman Family History

Schanman 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: Schauman, Scherman, Schulman, Chapman, Chatman, Schatzman, Schaumann

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Where is the Schanman family from?

You can see how Schanman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schanman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schanman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schanman families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Schanman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schanman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schanman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Schanman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schanman 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Schanman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Schanman. For the veterans among your Schanman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schanman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Schanman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Schanman in 1964 was 82, and 80 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schanman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schanman 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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