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Early Origins of the Schena family

The surname Schena was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Schena family

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Schena Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schoenbaum, Schönbein, Schonbaum, Schönbaum, Schoanbaum, Schenbaum, Schoenbaumm, Schönborn, Scoenbaum, Schobaum, Schunbaum and many more.

Early Notables of the Schena family

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United States Schena migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schena Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Angelica Schena, aged 43, who immigrated to the United States, in 1892
  • Angelo Schena, aged 44, who landed in America, in 1895
  • Arturo Schena, aged 23, who immigrated to America, in 1897
Schena Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Bernardo Schena, aged 30, who landed in America, in 1902
  • Bartolo Schena, who settled in New York in 1909

Contemporary Notables of the name Schena (post 1700) +

  • Mark Alden Schena (b. 1963), American biochemist


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