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Schnettler Family History

Schnettler Surname Meaning

German (Westphalia): cognate of Schneider.

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


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Where is the Schnettler family from?

You can see how Schnettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnettler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnettler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Schnettler families living in Michigan. This was about 69% of all the recorded Schnettler's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schnettler families in 1880.
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What did your Schnettler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnettler. 100% of Schnettler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schnettler women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Schnettler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Schnettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnettler 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Schnettler. 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 329 military records available for the last name Schnettler. For the veterans among your Schnettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnettler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schnettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schnettler in 1965 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnettler 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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