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Schneit Family History

Schneit 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: Schneid, Schei, Schein, Schlein, Schnee, Scheid, Schnepf, Schneier

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Where is the Schneit family from?

You can see how Schneit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schneit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schneit family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schneit's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schneit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schneit 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 86 census records available for the last name Schneit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneit 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Schneit. 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 13 military records available for the last name Schneit. For the veterans among your Schneit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneit lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Schneit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schneit in 1977 was 60, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schneit ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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