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Schnitzer Family History

Schnitzer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from Middle High German snitzære ‘woodcutter carver crossbow maker’.German Schnitzer.

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


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Where is the Schnitzer family from?

You can see how Schnitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnitzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schnitzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Schnitzer families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schnitzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schnitzer families in 1891.
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What did your Schnitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schnitzer. 60% of Schnitzer 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 Service
    40%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Schnitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnitzer 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Schnitzer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schnitzer. For the veterans among your Schnitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnitzer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schnitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Schnitzer in 1951 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnitzer 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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