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Schaninger Family History

Schaninger 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: Schwaninger, Schlinger, Schwinger, Schlesinger, Scheiner, Salinger

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Where is the Schaninger family from?

You can see how Schaninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaninger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schaninger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaninger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schaninger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaninger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Schaninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaninger 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Schaninger. 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 30 military records available for the last name Schaninger. For the veterans among your Schaninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaninger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schaninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schaninger in 1966 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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