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Schnaidt Family History

Schnaidt Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Schneid.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schnaidt family from?

You can see how Schnaidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnaidt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnaidt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Schnaidt families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 52% of all the recorded Schnaidt's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Schnaidt families in 1880.
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What did your Schnaidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnaidt. 27% of Schnaidt men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Schnaidt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnaidt were Salesman and Farming.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Farming
    19%

What Schnaidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schnaidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnaidt 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Schnaidt. 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 240 military records available for the last name Schnaidt. For the veterans among your Schnaidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnaidt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schnaidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schnaidt in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnaidt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnaidt 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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