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Schnurlein Family History

Schnurlein 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: Schlein, Schneller, Schnurr, Schein, Schuler, Schule, Schneid, Curlin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnurlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Schnurlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnurlein 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 immigration records available for the last name Schnurlein. 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 55 military records available for the last name Schnurlein. For the veterans among your Schnurlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnurlein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Schnurlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schnurlein in 1966 was 64, and 44 in 2002.

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