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Schneeberg Family History

Schneeberg Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places in Germany, Bohemia, and Austria named Schneeberg.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Schnee ‘snow’ + Berg ‘mountain’.

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


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Where is the Schneeberg family from?

You can see how Schneeberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneeberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schneeberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schneeberg families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Schneeberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schneeberg families in 1880.
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What did your Schneeberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schneeberg. 25% of Schneeberg men worked as a Mechanic and 60% of Schneeberg women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schneeberg were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Schneeberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Schneeberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneeberg 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Schneeberg. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schneeberg. For the veterans among your Schneeberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneeberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schneeberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schneeberg in 1961 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schneeberg 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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