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Schnautz Family History

Schnautz Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Schnauze ‘muzzle’.

One of the unflattering names selected from vocabulary words by non-Jewish government officials.

These names were designated when surnames were made compulsory.

This practice reflects the societal attitudes of the time.

Names like these often carried a stigma and were a source of identity for the community.

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


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Where is the Schnautz family from?

You can see how Schnautz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnautz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnautz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schnautz families living in New Jersey. This was about 24% of all the recorded Schnautz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schnautz families in 1880.
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What did your Schnautz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnautz. 75% of Schnautz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schnautz women worked as a 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
    75%
  • Potter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schnautz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnautz 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Schnautz. 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 242 military records available for the last name Schnautz. For the veterans among your Schnautz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnautz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schnautz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schnautz in 1958 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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