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Schnaar Family History

Schnaar 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: Schaar, Schnarr, Schnurr, Schaal, Schaap, Schaaf, Schnake, Schaab

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Where is the Schnaar family from?

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

There are 265 census records available for the last name Schnaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnaar 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Schnaar. 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 28 military records available for the last name Schnaar. For the veterans among your Schnaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnaar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Schnaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schnaar in 1967 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnaar 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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