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Schnable Family History

Schnable Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schnabel.

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


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Where is the Schnable family from?

You can see how Schnable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnable family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schnable families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Schnable families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnable's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Schnable families in 1911.
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What did your Schnable ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnable. 17% of Schnable men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Schnable women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnable were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Private
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Secretary
    9%

What Schnable family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schnable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnable 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Schnable. 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 552 military records available for the last name Schnable. For the veterans among your Schnable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnable lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schnable life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schnable in 1944 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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