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Schneyer Family History

Schneyer Surname Meaning

Variant of Schneier.

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


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Where is the Schneyer family from?

You can see how Schneyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schneyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Schneyer families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Schneyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schneyer families in 1880.
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What did your Schneyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schneyer. 23% of Schneyer men worked as a Clerk and 67% of Schneyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schneyer were Ice Dealer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Ice Dealer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

What Schneyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schneyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneyer 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Schneyer. 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 323 military records available for the last name Schneyer. For the veterans among your Schneyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneyer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schneyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schneyer in 1955 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schneyer 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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