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Schnoebelen Family History

Schnoebelen Surname Meaning

Alsatian: variant of South German Schneble a diminutive of Schnabel.

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


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Where is the Schnoebelen family from?

You can see how Schnoebelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnoebelen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnoebelen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Schnoebelen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnoebelen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schnoebelen families in 1880.
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What did your Schnoebelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schnoebelen. 54% of Schnoebelen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    47%

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Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Schnoebelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnoebelen 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Schnoebelen. 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 358 military records available for the last name Schnoebelen. For the veterans among your Schnoebelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnoebelen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schnoebelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schnoebelen in 1960 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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