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Schnaiter Family History

Schnaiter 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: Schneiter, Schneider, Schwaiger, Schneier, Schlatter, Schnitzer

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Where is the Schnaiter family from?

You can see how Schnaiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnaiter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schnaiter family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnaiter's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Schnaiter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Schnaiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnaiter 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Schnaiter. 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 78 military records available for the last name Schnaiter. For the veterans among your Schnaiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnaiter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schnaiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schnaiter in 1962 was 59, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnaiter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnaiter 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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