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Schanus Family History

Schanus 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: Schaus, Schaul, Mcmanus, Schaub, Shanks, Schantz, Hanus, Schnur

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Where is the Schanus family from?

You can see how Schanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schanus family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Schanus families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schanus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Schanus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schanus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schanus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Schanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schanus 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Schanus. 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 12 military records available for the last name Schanus. For the veterans among your Schanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schanus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schanus in 1962 was 70, and 64 in 2003.

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