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Schnetzler Family History

Schnetzler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schnitzer.

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


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Where is the Schnetzler family from?

You can see how Schnetzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnetzler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schnetzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Schnetzler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Schnetzler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Schnetzler families in 1891.
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What did your Schnetzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Research Physicist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schnetzler. 100% of Schnetzler men worked as a Research Physicist.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Research Physicist
    100%

What Schnetzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schnetzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnetzler 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Schnetzler. 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 624 military records available for the last name Schnetzler. For the veterans among your Schnetzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnetzler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schnetzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schnetzler in 1956 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnetzler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnetzler 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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