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Schneiweis Family History

Schneiweis 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: Schneiders, Schneider, Schneier, Schreifels, Schneiter, Schneller

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Where is the Schneiweis family from?

You can see how Schneiweis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneiweis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schneiweis family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schneiweis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schneiweis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Schneiweis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneiweis 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Schneiweis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Schneiweis. For the veterans among your Schneiweis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneiweis lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Schneiweis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schneiweis in 1985 was 87, and 89 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schneiweis 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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