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Shnner Family History

Shnner 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: Sonner, Sinner, Shaner, Senner, Shiner, Sanner, Jenner, Pinner

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Where is the Shnner family from?

You can see how Shnner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shnner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shnner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shnner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shnner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Shnner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shnner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shnner. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shnner. For the veterans among your Shnner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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