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Schang Name Meaning

Germanized form of French Jean .

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


Similar surnames: Schaan, Schank, Schane, Scragg, Schave, Schau, Scanga, Hang, Sang

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Where is the Schang family from?

You can see how Schang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schang family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Schang families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Schang's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schang. 24% of Schang men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Schang women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schang were New Worker and Teacher. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schang 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 701 immigration records available for the last name Schang. 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 359 military records available for the last name Schang. For the veterans among your Schang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schang lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Schang in 1963 was 97, and 79 in 2004.

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