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Schnier Family History

Schnier Name Meaning

North German: variant of Schneider . Jewish (Ashkenazic): from southern Yiddish shnir ‘cord rope’ (see Schnur ).

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


Similar surnames: Scheier, Schneier, Schnur, Schwier, Schnider, Shier, Schier, Scherer

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Where is the Schnier family from?

You can see how Schnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Schnier families living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Schnier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schnier families in 1880.
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What did your Schnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnier. 25% of Schnier men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Schnier women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnier were Mechanic and Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerical Work
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnier 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Schnier. 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 659 military records available for the last name Schnier. For the veterans among your Schnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnier lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Schnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schnier in 1947 was 49, and 91 in 2004.

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