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Schnaff Family History

Schnaff 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: Schaff, Schlaff, Schiff, Sheaff, Schaaf, Schnepf, Scaff, Schnake

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Where is the Schnaff family from?

You can see how Schnaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnaff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Schnaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schnaff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnaff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schnaff families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Schnaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnaff 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Schnaff. 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 8 military records available for the last name Schnaff. For the veterans among your Schnaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnaff lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnaff

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