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Schnell Family History

Schnell Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a brisk or active person from Middle High German snell.

German schnell ‘quick’.

Compare Snell and Speed.

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


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Where is the Schnell family from?

You can see how Schnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 49 Schnell families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Schnell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schnell families in 1911.
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What did your Schnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schnell. 81% of Schnell men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    81%
  • Farmers Son
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Schnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnell 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Schnell. 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 23,000 military records available for the last name Schnell. For the veterans among your Schnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Schnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schnell in 1946 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnell 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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