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Schnarr Family History

Schnarr Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German Middle Low German snarren ‘to rattle creak’; to chatter; to grumble.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schnarr family from?

You can see how Schnarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnarr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Schnarr families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schnarr's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schnarr families in 1880.
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What did your Schnarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnarr. 42% of Schnarr men worked as a Farmer and 57% of Schnarr women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnarr were Foreman and Stenographer.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    57%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Stenographer
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 608 immigration records available for the last name Schnarr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schnarr. For the veterans among your Schnarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnarr lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schnarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schnarr in 1950 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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