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Schnitler Family History

Schnitler 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: Schnitzer, Schnitzler, Schnitker, Schneller, Scheidler, Schwitzer

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Where is the Schnitler family from?

You can see how Schnitler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnitler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnitler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schnitler family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnitler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schnitler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Schnitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnitler 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Schnitler. 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 3 military records available for the last name Schnitler. For the veterans among your Schnitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnitler lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Schnitler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schnitler in 1986 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnitler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnitler 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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