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Schnaekel Family History

Schnaekel 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, Schnabel, Schakel, Schaedel, Schnee, Schlegel, Schwebel

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Where is the Schnaekel family from?

You can see how Schnaekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnaekel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schnaekel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnaekel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schnaekel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Schnaekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnaekel 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 Schnaekel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Schnaekel. For the veterans among your Schnaekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnaekel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Schnaekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Schnaekel in 1964 was 78, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnaekel 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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