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Schnaak Family History

Schnaak 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: Schnack, Schaak, Schaar, Schalk, Schaal, Schaap, Schaaf, Schaack

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Where is the Schnaak family from?

You can see how Schnaak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnaak family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schnaak families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnaak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schnaak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnaak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Schnaak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnaak 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Schnaak. 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 57 military records available for the last name Schnaak. For the veterans among your Schnaak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnaak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schnaak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schnaak in 1962 was 73, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnaak 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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