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Schartner Name Meaning

German: variant of Schardt

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schertzer, Schattner, Schaffner, Scharmer, Schriner, Scharer

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Where is the Schartner family from?

You can see how Schartner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schartner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schartner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Schartner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 24% of all the recorded Schartner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schartner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schartner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schartner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schartner. 35% of Schartner men worked as a Farming and 100% of Schartner women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farming
    35%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schartner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schartner 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Schartner. 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 435 military records available for the last name Schartner. For the veterans among your Schartner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schartner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schartner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schartner in 1962 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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