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Schnaase Family History

Schnaase Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schnake, Schaake, Schnare, Schnable, Schaar, Schrage, Chase, Schnee

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Schnaase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnaase 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Schnaase. 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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There are 106 military records available for the last name Schnaase. For the veterans among your Schnaase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnaase lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1968, in the United States, Schnaase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Schnaase in 1965 was 79, and 75 in 1968.

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