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Schotanus Family History

Schotanus 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: Schaus, Schons, Scholtens, Schmaus, Schaul, Schott, Schwandt, Schoen

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Where is the Schotanus family from?

You can see how Schotanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schotanus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schotanus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schotanus family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schotanus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schotanus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schotanus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schotanus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schotanus. 46% of Schotanus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schotanus women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Mail Carrier
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Schotanus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Schotanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schotanus 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Schotanus. 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 142 military records available for the last name Schotanus. For the veterans among your Schotanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schotanus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schotanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schotanus in 1957 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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