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Schnitman Family History

Schnitman 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: Schlotman, Schneeman, Scheiman, Schneidman, Scheinman, Schieman

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Where is the Schnitman family from?

You can see how Schnitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnitman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schnitman families living in Connecticut. This was about 19% of all the recorded Schnitman's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Schnitman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnitman 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 Schnitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnitman. 50% of Schnitman men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Schnitman women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Schnitman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Schnitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnitman 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Schnitman. 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 96 military records available for the last name Schnitman. For the veterans among your Schnitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnitman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schnitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schnitman in 1963 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnitman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnitman 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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