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Shnack Family History

Shnack 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: Schnack, Shack, Slack, Sack, Hack, Haack, Senick, Stack, Shock

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Where is the Shnack family from?

You can see how Shnack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shnack family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shnack family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shnack's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shnack families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shnack 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 41 census records available for the last name Shnack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shnack 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shnack. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shnack. For the veterans among your Shnack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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