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Schnauder Family History

Schnauder 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: Schauder, Schnaufer, Schmauder, Schneider, Schuder, Schauer, Schader

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Where is the Schnauder family from?

You can see how Schnauder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnauder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnauder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schnauder families living in Louisiana. This was about 82% of all the recorded Schnauder's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Schnauder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnauder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Schnauder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Schnauder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnauder 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Schnauder. 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 45 military records available for the last name Schnauder. For the veterans among your Schnauder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnauder lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Schnauder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schnauder in 1957 was 51, and 61 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnauder 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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