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Schnaibel Family History

Schnaibel 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, Schnaible, Schabel, Scheibel, Schneider, Schreiber, Schubel

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Where is the Schnaibel family from?

You can see how Schnaibel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnaibel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnaibel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schnaibel family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schnaibel's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Schnaibel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnaibel 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 66 census records available for the last name Schnaibel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnaibel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Schnaibel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Schnaibel. For the veterans among your Schnaibel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnaibel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Schnaibel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schnaibel in 1971 was 70, and 99 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnaibel 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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