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Schexnider Name Meaning

Variant of Schexnayder a surname of German origin. It is found mainly in LA and TX.

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


Similar surnames: Schoener, Schexnayder, Scheider, Schenker, Schendel, Schleider

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Where is the Schexnider family from?

You can see how Schexnider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schexnider family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schexnider families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Schexnider families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schexnider's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schexnider families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schexnider surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schexnider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schexnider. 45% of Schexnider men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    10%
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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Schexnider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schexnider 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Schexnider. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Schexnider. For the veterans among your Schexnider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schexnider lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schexnider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schexnider in 1959 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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