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Schnal Family History

Schnal 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: Schaal, Schnall, Schmal, Schaar, Schaul, Schwab, Scholl, Schalk

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Where is the Schnal family from?

You can see how Schnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schnal families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Schnal's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Schnal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schnal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnal. 100% of Schnal men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Schnal women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Schnal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Schnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnal 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Schnal. 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 27 military records available for the last name Schnal. For the veterans among your Schnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Schnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schnal in 1967 was 76, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnal 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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