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Schnatz Family History

Schnatz 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: Schatz, Schratz, Schnautz, Schnitz, Schultz, Achatz, Schuetz, Schwetz

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Where is the Schnatz family from?

You can see how Schnatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnatz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schnatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Schnatz families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnatz's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schnatz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnatz 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 Schnatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnatz. 24% of Schnatz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Schnatz women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Schnatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schnatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnatz 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Schnatz. 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 413 military records available for the last name Schnatz. For the veterans among your Schnatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnatz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schnatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schnatz in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnatz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnatz 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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