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Shnitman Family History

Shnitman 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: Shipman, Whitman, Shifman, Heitman, Sentman, Notman, Titman, Shima

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Where is the Shnitman family from?

You can see how Shnitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shnitman family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Shnitman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shnitman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shnitman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shnitman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shnitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shnitman. 100% of Shnitman women worked as a School Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Shnitman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Shnitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shnitman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Shnitman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shnitman. For the veterans among your Shnitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shnitman lifespan?

Average Shnitman life expectancy in 1984 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shnitman 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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