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Schnabell Family History

Schnabell 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, Schabel, Schnall, Schnell, Schnable, Schappell, Schnebly

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Where is the Schnabell family from?

You can see how Schnabell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnabell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Schnabell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schnabell families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Schnabell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schnabell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Schnabell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnabell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Schnabell. 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 Schnabell. For the veterans among your Schnabell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnabell lifespan?

Average Schnabell life expectancy in 2002 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnabell 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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