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Schany Family History

Schany 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: Schank, Schang, Schane, Schanz, Chang, Shan, Schenk, Schatz, Schaar

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Where is the Schany family from?

You can see how Schany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schany family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schany families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schany's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Schany families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schany ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Schany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schany 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Schany. 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 54 military records available for the last name Schany. For the veterans among your Schany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schany lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Schany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schany in 1971 was 73, and 70 in 2003.

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