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Schrengost Family History

Schrengost 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: Schrecongost, Schrecengost, Schreckengost, Schoenrock, Schoendorf

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Where is the Schrengost family from?

You can see how Schrengost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrengost family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schrengost families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Schrengost families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schrengost's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schrengost families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrengost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schrengost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schrengost. 67% of Schrengost men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Labor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Schrengost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrengost 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Schrengost. 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 74 military records available for the last name Schrengost. For the veterans among your Schrengost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrengost lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schrengost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schrengost in 1963 was 75, and 65 in 2003.

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