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Tschanen Family History

Tschanen 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: Tschannen, Schanen, Tschantz, Tschanz, Schaner, Schane, Schaben

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Where is the Tschanen family from?

You can see how Tschanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tschanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Tschanen families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tschanen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tschanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tschanen 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 Tschanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tschanen. 100% of Tschanen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Tschanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Tschanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tschanen 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tschanen. 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 29 military records available for the last name Tschanen. For the veterans among your Tschanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tschanen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Tschanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tschanen in 1966 was 73, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tschanen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tschanen 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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