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Schinz Family History

Schinz 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: Schink, Schilz, Schanz, Schenk, Chino, Schatz, Chin, Schild, Schwing

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Where is the Schinz family from?

You can see how Schinz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schinz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schinz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schinz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Schinz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schinz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schinz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schinz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schinz. 100% of Schinz men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Schinz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schinz 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Schinz. 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 209 military records available for the last name Schinz. For the veterans among your Schinz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schinz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schinz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schinz in 1965 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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