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Schnicker Family History

Schnicker 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: Schlicker, Schricker, Schicker, Schnitker, Schickler, Schnick

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Where is the Schnicker family from?

You can see how Schnicker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnicker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnicker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schnicker families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schnicker's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schnicker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnicker 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 Schnicker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnicker. 20% of Schnicker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schnicker women worked as a 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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Schnicker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Schnicker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnicker 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Schnicker. 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 24 military records available for the last name Schnicker. For the veterans among your Schnicker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnicker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Schnicker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schnicker in 1967 was 75, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnicker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnicker 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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