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Schnidar Family History

Schnidar 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: Schnider, Schneider, Scheider, Schrider, Schnier, Schnieder, Schnyder

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Where is the Schnidar family from?

You can see how Schnidar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnidar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Schnidar families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Schnidar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schnidar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Schnidar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnidar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Schnidar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Schnidar. For the veterans among your Schnidar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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