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Schneps Family History

Schneps 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: Schnepf, Schnepp, Schepis, Schnee, Schneid, Schlepp, Schoepp, Schleis

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Where is the Schneps family from?

You can see how Schneps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneps family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schneps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schneps family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schneps's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schneps families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Schneps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneps 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Schneps. 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 25 military records available for the last name Schneps. For the veterans among your Schneps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneps lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schneps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schneps in 1965 was 95, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schneps 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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