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Schardien Family History

Schardien 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: Harden, Carden, Schreier, Scharrer, Scadden, Schade, Scardina

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Where is the Schardien family from?

You can see how Schardien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schardien family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Schardien families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schardien's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schardien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schardien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schardien ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schardien ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Schardien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Schardien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schardien 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Schardien. 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 81 military records available for the last name Schardien. For the veterans among your Schardien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schardien lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Schardien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schardien in 1966 was 70, and 69 in 2001.

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