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Schneiders Family History

Schneiders Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Schneider.

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


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Where is the Schneiders family from?

You can see how Schneiders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneiders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schneiders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 46 Schneiders families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schneiders's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schneiders families in 1880.
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What did your Schneiders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schneiders. 23% of Schneiders men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Schneiders women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schneiders were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Medical Doctor
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    46%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schneiders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneiders 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Schneiders. 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 662 military records available for the last name Schneiders. For the veterans among your Schneiders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneiders lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schneiders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schneiders in 1952 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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