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Schneidewind Family History

Schneidewind Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German snīden ‘to cut’ + wind ‘wind’ probably a nickname for a vagrant or itinerant worker.

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


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Where is the Schneidewind family from?

You can see how Schneidewind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneidewind family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schneidewind families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Schneidewind families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Schneidewind's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schneidewind families in 1880.
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What did your Schneidewind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schneidewind. 26% of Schneidewind men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Broker
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schneidewind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneidewind 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Schneidewind. 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 Schneidewind. For the veterans among your Schneidewind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneidewind lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schneidewind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schneidewind in 1962 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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