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Schnahs Family History

Schnahs 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, Schlais, Schnall, Schnarr, Schaus, Schnack, Schnapp, Schwass

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Where is the Schnahs family from?

You can see how Schnahs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnahs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schnahs families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schnahs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schnahs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Schnahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnahs 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Schnahs. 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 Schnahs. For the veterans among your Schnahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnahs lifespan?

Average Schnahs life expectancy in 1983 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnahs 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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