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Schnitzler Family History

Schnitzler Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schnitzer ‘woodworker’.

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


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Where is the Schnitzler family from?

You can see how Schnitzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnitzler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schnitzler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Schnitzler families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Schnitzler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schnitzler families in 1891.
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What did your Schnitzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnitzler. 26% of Schnitzler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Schnitzler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnitzler were Machinist and 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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schnitzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnitzler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schnitzler. 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 Schnitzler. For the veterans among your Schnitzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnitzler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Schnitzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schnitzler in 1945 was 23, and 73 in 2004.

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