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Schneidt Family History

Schneidt 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: Schneid, Scheidt, Schnaidt, Schneider, Scheid, Schmidt, Schneier

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Where is the Schneidt family from?

You can see how Schneidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneidt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schneidt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Schneidt families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schneidt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schneidt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schneidt 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Schneidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneidt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schneidt. 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 558 military records available for the last name Schneidt. For the veterans among your Schneidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneidt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schneidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schneidt in 1944 was 38, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schneidt 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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