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Schnagl Family History

Schnagl 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: Schnall, Schaul, Schrage, Schaal, Schnake, Schall, Schlag, Schnabel

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Where is the Schnagl family from?

You can see how Schnagl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnagl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schnagl families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schnagl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schnagl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnagl 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 115 census records available for the last name Schnagl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnagl 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 Schnagl. 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 157 military records available for the last name Schnagl. For the veterans among your Schnagl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnagl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Schnagl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schnagl in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnagl 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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