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Schnipke Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Schnittker or a nickname for someone with a conspicuous cap from Low German snip ‘tip (on a cap)’.

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


Similar surnames: Schieve, Schnake, Schnick, Schlick, Schnee, Schlicker, Schlink

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You can see how Schnipke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnipke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnipke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Schnipke families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnipke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schnipke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Schnipke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnipke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Schnipke. 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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There are 41 military records available for the last name Schnipke. For the veterans among your Schnipke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnipke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Schnipke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schnipke in 1961 was 57, and 71 in 2003.

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