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Schnapps Family History

Schnapps 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: Schnapp, Schiappa, Schlappi, Schnupp, Schepps, Schnepp, Schepis

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Where is the Schnapps family from?

You can see how Schnapps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnapps family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Schnapps families living in Arkansas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schnapps's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Schnapps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnapps 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 65 census records available for the last name Schnapps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnapps 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Schnapps. 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 9 military records available for the last name Schnapps. For the veterans among your Schnapps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnapps lifespan?

Average Schnapps life expectancy in 1976 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnapps

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnapps 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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