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Schnapp Family History

Schnapp Surname Meaning

German:: nickname for a chatterer from Middle High German snappen ‘to chatter’.

nickname from Middle High German snappen ‘to grab mug be active as a highwayman’.

Middle Low German snappen ‘to grab’ for a greedy person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schnapp family from?

You can see how Schnapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnapp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnapp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 41 Schnapp families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schnapp's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schnapp families in 1880.
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What did your Schnapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Elevator Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnapp. 15% of Schnapp men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schnapp women worked as an Elevator Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnapp were Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elevator Operator
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schnapp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schnapp. For the veterans among your Schnapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnapp lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schnapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schnapp in 1950 was 43, and 92 in 2004.

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