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Schnarr Family History

Schnarr Name Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German Middle Low German snarren ‘to rattle creak’; to chatter; to grumble.

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


Similar surnames: Schnurr, Schnur, Schnoor, Schnall, Schorr, Schnake, Schwarm, Schatz

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Where is the Schnarr family from?

You can see how Schnarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnarr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 107 Schnarr families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnarr's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schnarr families in 1911.
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What did your Schnarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schnarr. 25% of Schnarr men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Tire Worker
    17%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schnarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnarr 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Schnarr. 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 Schnarr. For the veterans among your Schnarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnarr lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schnarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schnarr in 1950 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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