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Schnak Family History

Schnak 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, Schnack, Schaak, Schenk, Schaar, Schwab, Schalk, Schnee

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Where is the Schnak family from?

You can see how Schnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schnak families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schnak families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Schnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnak 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Schnak. 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 22 military records available for the last name Schnak. For the veterans among your Schnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnak lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnak 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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