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Schnitzel Family History

Schnitzel 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: Schnitzer, Schwitzer, Schmitzer, Schatzel, Schnitzler, Schnitker

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Where is the Schnitzel family from?

You can see how Schnitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnitzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnitzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Schnitzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 68% of all the recorded Schnitzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schnitzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnitzel 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 Schnitzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schnitzel. 50% of Schnitzel men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Driller
    50%

What Schnitzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Schnitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnitzel 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Schnitzel. 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 144 military records available for the last name Schnitzel. For the veterans among your Schnitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnitzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schnitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schnitzel in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnitzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnitzel 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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