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Schnakey Family History

Schnakey 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, Schnabel, Schwake, Schakel, Schaake, Schnare, Schake

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Where is the Schnakey family from?

You can see how Schnakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnakey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schnakey families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnakey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schnakey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnakey 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 23 census records available for the last name Schnakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnakey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Schnakey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Schnakey. For the veterans among your Schnakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnakey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Schnakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schnakey in 1970 was 68, and 75 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnakey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnakey 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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