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Schidner Family History

Schidner 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: Scheiner, Schimmer, Schiffer, Schindler, Scheibner, Schilder

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Where is the Schidner family from?

You can see how Schidner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schidner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schidner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schidner families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Schidner's in USA. California had the highest population of Schidner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schidner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schidner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Schidner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schidner 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Schidner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Schidner. For the veterans among your Schidner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schidner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1981, in the United States, Schidner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schidner in 1962 was 78, and 63 in 1981.

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