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Schnap Family History

Schnap 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: Schaap, Schnapp, Schaar, Schlup, Schwab, Schnee, Schwan, Schaal

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Where is the Schnap family from?

You can see how Schnap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnap family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnap families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Schnap families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schnap's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schnap families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnap 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 Schnap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schnap. 100% of Schnap men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Schnap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Schnap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnap 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Schnap. 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 26 military records available for the last name Schnap. For the veterans among your Schnap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnap lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Schnap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schnap in 1963 was 84, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnap 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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