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Schaine Family History

Schaine Name 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: Schane, Schain, Schwing, Scheiner, Schein, Shine, Schade, Chain

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Where is the Schaine family from?

You can see how Schaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Schaine families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaine's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schaine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaine. 100% of Schaine men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schaine women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Schaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaine 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Schaine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Schaine. For the veterans among your Schaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaine lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Schaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schaine in 1967 was 77, and 89 in 1984.

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