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Schnabelen Family History

Schnabelen 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: Schnabel, Schnoebelen, Schnable, Schnaible, Schabel, Schaben

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Where is the Schnabelen family from?

You can see how Schnabelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnabelen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schnabelen families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnabelen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schnabelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnabelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Schnabelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnabelen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Schnabelen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Schnabelen. For the veterans among your Schnabelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnabelen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Schnabelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schnabelen in 1978 was 69, and 77 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnabelen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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