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Shnitzler Family History

Shnitzler 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: Schnitzler, Schnitzer, Snitzer, Schnetzler, Sitzler, Sitzer

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Where is the Shnitzler family from?

You can see how Shnitzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shnitzler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shnitzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Shnitzler families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Shnitzler's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Shnitzler families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Shnitzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shnitzler 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Shnitzler. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shnitzler. For the veterans among your Shnitzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shnitzler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Shnitzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shnitzler in 1968 was 85, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shnitzler 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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