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Schynert Family History

Schynert 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: Schonert, Schubert, Sehnert, Schobert, Schaner, Schoner, Scheuer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schynert 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 10 census records available for the last name Schynert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schynert 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Schynert. 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 Schynert. For the veterans among your Schynert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schynert lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Schynert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schynert in 1988 was 95, and 77 in 2003.

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