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Tschann Family History

Tschann 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: Tschanz, Eschmann, Tschannen, Tschantz, Shann, Schank, Schaan, Schang

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Where is the Tschann family from?

You can see how Tschann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tschann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tschann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tschann families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Tschann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tschann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tschann 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 Tschann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tschann. 50% of Tschann 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Tschann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Tschann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tschann 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Tschann. 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 91 military records available for the last name Tschann. For the veterans among your Tschann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tschann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Tschann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tschann in 1968 was 93, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tschann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tschann 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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