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Schylander Family History

Schylander 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: Shelander, Schlender, Schlader, Schwander, Schlanger, Callander

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Where is the Schylander family from?

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

What did your Schylander ancestors do for a living?

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

What Schylander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Schylander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schylander 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Schylander. 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 8 military records available for the last name Schylander. For the veterans among your Schylander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schylander lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Schylander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schylander in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 1992.

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