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Schranz Family History

Schranz Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Schrantz. topographic name from Middle High German schranz ‘crack crevasse hole’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schranz family from?

You can see how Schranz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schranz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schranz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Schranz families living in Minnesota. This was about 37% of all the recorded Schranz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schranz families in 1880.
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What did your Schranz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schranz. 20% of Schranz men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Schranz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schranz were Bookkeeper and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Sales Clerk
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

What Schranz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schranz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schranz 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 895 immigration records available for the last name Schranz. 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 908 military records available for the last name Schranz. For the veterans among your Schranz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schranz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schranz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schranz in 1960 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schranz 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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