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Schran Family History

Schran 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: Schwan, Schrank, Schrag, Schaan, Schray, Schranz, Schram, Schrand

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Where is the Schran family from?

You can see how Schran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Schran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Schran families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Schran's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schran families in 1880.
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What did your Schran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schran. 46% of Schran men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Schran women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schran were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schran 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Schran. 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 241 military records available for the last name Schran. For the veterans among your Schran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schran lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schran in 1964 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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