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Schneckloth Family History

Schneckloth Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Schneekloth.

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


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Where is the Schneckloth family from?

You can see how Schneckloth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneckloth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schneckloth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 80 Schneckloth families living in Iowa. This was about 82% of all the recorded Schneckloth's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schneckloth families in 1880.
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What did your Schneckloth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schneckloth. 58% of Schneckloth men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Schneckloth women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schneckloth were Mechanic and Cook.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    46%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Cook
    19%

What Schneckloth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schneckloth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneckloth 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Schneckloth. 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 235 military records available for the last name Schneckloth. For the veterans among your Schneckloth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneckloth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schneckloth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schneckloth in 1963 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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