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Schnick Family History

Schnick Surname Meaning

German: either from Middle Low German snicke ‘small ship (for fishing)’ presumably a metonymic occupational name for a sailor

or from Middle High German sneck ‘snail’ a nickname for a slow person.

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


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Where is the Schnick family from?

You can see how Schnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Schnick families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Schnick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schnick families in 1911.
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What did your Schnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnick. 24% of Schnick men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Schnick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnick were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnick 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Schnick. 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 450 military records available for the last name Schnick. For the veterans among your Schnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schnick in 1962 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnick 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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