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Schnepfe Family History

Schnepfe 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: Schnepf, Schnee, Schweppe, Schnipke, Schoepke, Schrepfer, Schnepper

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Where is the Schnepfe family from?

You can see how Schnepfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnepfe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Schnepfe families living in Maryland. This was about 89% of all the recorded Schnepfe's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schnepfe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnepfe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schnepfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schnepfe. 100% of Schnepfe men worked as a Common Labor.

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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

  • Common Labor
    100%

What Schnepfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Schnepfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnepfe 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Schnepfe. 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 45 military records available for the last name Schnepfe. For the veterans among your Schnepfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnepfe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Schnepfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schnepfe in 1966 was 77, and 66 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnepfe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnepfe 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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