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Schenburn Family History

Schenburn 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: Schoenborn, Eschenburg, Shelburn, Sherburn, Sherburne, Schnurr

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Where is the Schenburn family from?

You can see how Schenburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenburn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schenburn families living in Florida. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schenburn's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Schenburn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schenburn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Schenburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenburn 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 Schenburn. 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 14 military records available for the last name Schenburn. For the veterans among your Schenburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenburn lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Schenburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schenburn in 1984 was 73, and 42 in 2003.

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