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Schnorr Name Meaning

German: variant of Schnurr .

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


Similar surnames: Schorr, Schoor, Schnarr, Schor, Schork, Schnurr, Schnoor, Schroer

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Where is the Schnorr family from?

You can see how Schnorr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnorr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnorr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Schnorr families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Schnorr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schnorr families in 1891.
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What did your Schnorr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schnorr. 100% of Schnorr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schnorr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnorr 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Schnorr. 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 Schnorr. For the veterans among your Schnorr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnorr lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schnorr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schnorr in 1955 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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