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Schnakenburg Family History

Schnakenburg 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: Schnakenberg, Schnackenberg, Schulenburg, Schwalenberg, Schneeberg

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Where is the Schnakenburg family from?

You can see how Schnakenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnakenburg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Schnakenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Schnakenburg families living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnakenburg's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Schnakenburg families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Schnakenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnakenburg 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schnakenburg. 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 81 military records available for the last name Schnakenburg. For the veterans among your Schnakenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnakenburg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Schnakenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schnakenburg in 1967 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnakenburg 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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