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Schanne Family History

Schanne 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, Schanke, Chance, Schnee, Schade, Schantz, Shane, Schave

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Where is the Schanne family from?

You can see how Schanne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schanne family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schanne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Schanne families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Schanne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schanne families in 1880.
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What did your Schanne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schanne. 34% of Schanne men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Schanne women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schanne were Crane Operator and Operator. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Janitor
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Crane Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schanne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schanne 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Schanne. 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 289 military records available for the last name Schanne. For the veterans among your Schanne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schanne lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schanne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schanne in 1951 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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