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Schnepp Family History

Schnepp Surname Meaning

German: northern variant of Schnepf

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


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Where is the Schnepp family from?

You can see how Schnepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnepp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnepp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Schnepp families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnepp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schnepp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnepp 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 Schnepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnepp. 29% of Schnepp men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Schnepp women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnepp were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Typist
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Schnepp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schnepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnepp 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Schnepp. 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 884 military records available for the last name Schnepp. For the veterans among your Schnepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnepp lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schnepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schnepp in 1955 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnepp 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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