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Schynder Family History

Schynder 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: Schindler, Schindel, Schilder, Chander, Schuder, Schroder, Schauder

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Where is the Schynder family from?

You can see how Schynder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schynder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schynder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schynder families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Schynder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schynder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schynder 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 80 census records available for the last name Schynder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schynder 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Schynder. 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 5 military records available for the last name Schynder. For the veterans among your Schynder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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