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Schnakenberg Family History

Schnakenberg Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schnackenberg.

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


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Where is the Schnakenberg family from?

You can see how Schnakenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnakenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schnakenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Schnakenberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnakenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schnakenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Schnakenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnakenberg. 55% of Schnakenberg men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schnakenberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnakenberg were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    55%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Schnakenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schnakenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnakenberg 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 968 immigration records available for the last name Schnakenberg. 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 404 military records available for the last name Schnakenberg. For the veterans among your Schnakenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnakenberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schnakenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schnakenberg in 1961 was 23, and 79 in 2004.

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