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Schnickel Family History

Schnickel 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: Schickel, Schlicker, Schnick, Schnipke, Schricker, Schicker, Schinkel

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Where is the Schnickel family from?

You can see how Schnickel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnickel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnickel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schnickel family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schnickel's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Schnickel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Schnickel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnickel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Schnickel. 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 46 military records available for the last name Schnickel. For the veterans among your Schnickel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnickel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Schnickel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schnickel in 1977 was 63, and 75 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnickel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnickel 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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