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Schnyder Family History

Schnyder Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schneider.

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


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Where is the Schnyder family from?

You can see how Schnyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnyder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schnyder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Schnyder families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnyder's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Schnyder families in 1891.
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What did your Schnyder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schnyder. 100% of Schnyder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schnyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnyder 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Schnyder. 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 884 military records available for the last name Schnyder. For the veterans among your Schnyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnyder lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Schnyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schnyder in 1948 was 37, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnyder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnyder 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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