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Schnapper Family History

Schnapper 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: Schnepper, Schopper, Schipper, Schappert, Schnaufer, Schnapp

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Where is the Schnapper family from?

You can see how Schnapper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnapper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnapper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Schnapper families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schnapper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schnapper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnapper 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 Schnapper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schnapper. 50% of Schnapper 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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

What Schnapper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Schnapper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnapper 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Schnapper. 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 117 military records available for the last name Schnapper. For the veterans among your Schnapper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnapper lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schnapper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schnapper in 1962 was 58, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnapper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnapper 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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