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Schnar Family History

Schnar 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, Schnur, Schar, Schnarr, Schnare, Schear, Schur, Schwab

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Where is the Schnar family from?

You can see how Schnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schnar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Schnar families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Schnar's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Schnar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnar 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 Schnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schnar. 45% of Schnar men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Janitor
    23%

What Schnar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Schnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnar 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Schnar. 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 39 military records available for the last name Schnar. For the veterans among your Schnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Schnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schnar in 1966 was 78, and 37 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnar 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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