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Schnitzius Family History

Schnitzius Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a woodworker from a Latinized form of Schnitzer.

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


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Where is the Schnitzius family from?

You can see how Schnitzius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnitzius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnitzius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Schnitzius families living in Missouri. This was about 68% of all the recorded Schnitzius's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schnitzius families in 1880.
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What did your Schnitzius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnitzius. 25% of Schnitzius men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schnitzius 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Crane Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Schnitzius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schnitzius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnitzius 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Schnitzius. 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 216 military records available for the last name Schnitzius. For the veterans among your Schnitzius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnitzius lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schnitzius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schnitzius in 1961 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

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