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Schins Family History

Schins 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: Schink, Schons, Schenk, Chino, Chin, Schild, Schwing, Schein, Shin

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Where is the Schins family from?

You can see how Schins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Schins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schins families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schins's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schins 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 83 census records available for the last name Schins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schins 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Schins. 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 16 military records available for the last name Schins. For the veterans among your Schins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schins 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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