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Schenden Family History

Schenden 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: Schendel, Schindel, Schenkel, Shedden, Schlender, Scheider, Schenker

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Where is the Schenden family from?

You can see how Schenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schenden families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schenden's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schenden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schenden ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Schenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenden 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Schenden. 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 33 military records available for the last name Schenden. For the veterans among your Schenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenden lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Schenden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schenden in 1969 was 72, and 58 in 2000.

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