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Schneeberger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Schneeberg.

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


Similar surnames: Schoenberger, Schneeberg, Schwamberger, Schamberger, Seeberger

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Where is the Schneeberger family from?

You can see how Schneeberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneeberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schneeberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Schneeberger families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Schneeberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schneeberger families in 1891.
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What did your Schneeberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schneeberger. 43% of Schneeberger men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Schneeberger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schneeberger were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Housework
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schneeberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneeberger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schneeberger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schneeberger. For the veterans among your Schneeberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneeberger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schneeberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schneeberger in 1958 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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