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Schnelle Family History

Schnelle Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schnell.

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


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Where is the Schnelle family from?

You can see how Schnelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Schnelle families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Schnelle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schnelle families in 1891.
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What did your Schnelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnelle. 28% of Schnelle men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Schnelle women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnelle were Clerk and Inspector.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Inspector
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schnelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnelle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schnelle. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schnelle. For the veterans among your Schnelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnelle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schnelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schnelle in 1955 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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