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Tschan Family History

Tschan 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: Tschanz, Shan, Kochan, Schwan, Buchan, Chan, Trahan, Eschen, Schar

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Where is the Tschan family from?

You can see how Tschan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tschan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tschan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Tschan families living in Delaware. This was about 27% of all the recorded Tschan's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Tschan families in 1880.
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What did your Tschan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cheese Maker and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tschan. 100% of Tschan men worked as a Cheese Maker and 25% of Tschan women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Cheese Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Tschan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tschan 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Tschan. 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 225 military records available for the last name Tschan. For the veterans among your Tschan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tschan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tschan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tschan in 1962 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

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