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Schneder Family History

Schneder 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: Schneider, Schneier, Schweder, Schoeder, Schleder, Schreder

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Where is the Schneder family from?

You can see how Schneder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schneder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schneder family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Schneder's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Schneder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schneder 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 Schneder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schneder. 18% of Schneder men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Schneder women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schneder were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

What Schneder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schneder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneder 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Schneder. 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 240 military records available for the last name Schneder. For the veterans among your Schneder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneder lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Schneder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schneder in 1973 was 84, and 56 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schneder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schneder 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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