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Schenauer Family History

Schenauer 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: Schonauer, Scheuer, Schauer, Schoenbauer, Schenker, Schnaufer

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Where is the Schenauer family from?

You can see how Schenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schenauer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schenauer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schenauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schenauer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Schenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenauer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Schenauer. 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 30 military records available for the last name Schenauer. For the veterans among your Schenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenauer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Schenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schenauer in 1967 was 68, and 80 in 2000.

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