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Schnelli Family History

Schnelli Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schnell, Schnelle, Schneller, Schnebly, Schelle, Schoell, Scagnelli

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Where is the Schnelli family from?

You can see how Schnelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schnelli families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Schnelli family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnelli's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schnelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Schnelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnelli 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Schnelli. 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 12 military records available for the last name Schnelli. For the veterans among your Schnelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1981, in the United States, Schnelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Schnelli in 1964 was 84, and 59 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnelli 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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