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Shneyer Family History

Shneyer 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: Schneyer, Heyer, Schreyer, Seyer, Schneier, Neyer, Speyer, Sherer

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Shneyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shneyer 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Shneyer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shneyer. For the veterans among your Shneyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shneyer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Shneyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shneyer in 1974 was 87, and 81 in 2004.

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