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Schnetzer Family History

Schnetzer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schnitzer.

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


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Where is the Schnetzer family from?

You can see how Schnetzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnetzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnetzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Schnetzer families living in Indiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Schnetzer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schnetzer families in 1880.
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What did your Schnetzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnetzer. 20% of Schnetzer men worked as a Mechanic and 24% of Schnetzer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnetzer were Baker and Secretary.

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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

  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%

What Schnetzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schnetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnetzer 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Schnetzer. 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 642 military records available for the last name Schnetzer. For the veterans among your Schnetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnetzer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Schnetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schnetzer in 1946 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnetzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnetzer 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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