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Schnapp Family History

Schnapp Name Meaning

German:: nickname for a chatterer from Middle High German snappen ‘to chatter’. nickname from Middle High German snappen ‘to grab mug be active as a highwayman’ Middle Low German snappen ‘to grab’ for a greedy person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schnupp, Schlepp, Schnake, Schnack, Schlappi, Schlamp, Schnepf

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Where is the Schnapp family from?

You can see how Schnapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnapp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnapp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Schnapp families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnapp's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Schnapp families in 1911.
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What did your Schnapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tailoress was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schnapp. 100% of Schnapp women worked as a Tailoress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tailoress
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schnapp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schnapp. For the veterans among your Schnapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnapp lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schnapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schnapp in 1950 was 43, and 92 in 2004.

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