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Schnieder Family History

Schnieder Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Schneider.

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


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Where is the Schnieder family from?

You can see how Schnieder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnieder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schnieder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Schnieder families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Schnieder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schnieder families in 1891.
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What did your Schnieder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schnieder. 60% of Schnieder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic
    40%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Schnieder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnieder 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schnieder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schnieder. For the veterans among your Schnieder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnieder lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schnieder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Schnieder in 1956 was 56, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnieder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnieder 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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