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Schaun Family History

Schaun 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: Schaul, Schaub, Schau, Schaum, Schauf, Schaus, Schaut, Schaan, Schain

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Where is the Schaun family from?

You can see how Schaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaun family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schaun families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Schaun's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Schaun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaun. 100% of Schaun women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Schaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaun 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Schaun. 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 79 military records available for the last name Schaun. For the veterans among your Schaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaun lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Schaun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schaun in 1978 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

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