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Schnorbus Family History

Schnorbus 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: Schnurbusch, Schnorr, Schnurr, Schorr, Schoor, Schloss, Schraub

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Where is the Schnorbus family from?

You can see how Schnorbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnorbus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnorbus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Schnorbus families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Schnorbus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schnorbus families in 1880.
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What did your Schnorbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnorbus. 28% of Schnorbus men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Schnorbus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnorbus were Foreman and Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Counter Man
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Schnorbus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Schnorbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnorbus 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Schnorbus. 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 189 military records available for the last name Schnorbus. For the veterans among your Schnorbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnorbus lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schnorbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schnorbus in 1953 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

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