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Schnalzer Family History

Schnalzer 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: Schneller, Schaller, Schnitzer, Schmelzer, Schwarzer, Schanzer

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Where is the Schnalzer family from?

You can see how Schnalzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnalzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schnalzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnalzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schnalzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnalzer 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 65 census records available for the last name Schnalzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnalzer 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Schnalzer. 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 75 military records available for the last name Schnalzer. For the veterans among your Schnalzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnalzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Schnalzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schnalzer in 1964 was 48, and 88 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnalzer 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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