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Scrantz Family History

Scrantz 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: Schantz, Schrantz, Strantz, Schatz, Schratz, Schartz, Stantz, Grantz

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Where is the Scrantz family from?

You can see how Scrantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scrantz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scrantz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Scrantz families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Scrantz's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Scrantz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scrantz 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 28 census records available for the last name Scrantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scrantz 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Scrantz. 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 79 military records available for the last name Scrantz. For the veterans among your Scrantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scrantz lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Scrantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scrantz in 1977 was 80, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scrantz 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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