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Schnadt Family History

Schnadt 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: Schnaidt, Schadt, Schaadt, Schwandt, Schade, Schardt, Schnake

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Where is the Schnadt family from?

You can see how Schnadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnadt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnadt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Schnadt family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnadt's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Schnadt families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnadt 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 Schnadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schnadt. 17% of Schnadt men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Cashier
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Schnadt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Schnadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnadt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Schnadt. 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 86 military records available for the last name Schnadt. For the veterans among your Schnadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnadt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Schnadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schnadt in 1967 was 86, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnadt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnadt 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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