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Schinner Family History

Schinner 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: Schinker, Scheiner, Schimmer, Schlinger, Schiffer, Schindler

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Where is the Schinner family from?

You can see how Schinner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schinner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Schinner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Schinner families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schinner's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Schinner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schinner 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 Schinner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schinner. 36% of Schinner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schinner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schinner were Butcher and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Butcher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Schinner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schinner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schinner 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Schinner. 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 880 military records available for the last name Schinner. For the veterans among your Schinner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schinner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schinner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schinner in 1962 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schinner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schinner 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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