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Schnitka Family History

Schnitka 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: Schnick, Schnipke, Schnitker, Schnitz, Schlick, Schrick, Schick

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Where is the Schnitka family from?

You can see how Schnitka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnitka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnitka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schnitka families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnitka's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schnitka families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Schnitka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnitka 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Schnitka. 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 8 military records available for the last name Schnitka. For the veterans among your Schnitka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnitka lifespan?

Average Schnitka life expectancy in 1983 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnitka 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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