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Schneer Family History

Schneer 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: Schnee, Scheer, Schneier, Schmeer, Schnier, Schweer, Schneyer

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Where is the Schneer family from?

You can see how Schneer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schneer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Schneer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schneer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schneer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schneer 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 Schneer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schneer. 100% of Schneer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Schneer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schneer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneer 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Schneer. 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 234 military records available for the last name Schneer. For the veterans among your Schneer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schneer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schneer in 1959 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schneer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schneer 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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