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Schnickels Family History

Schnickels 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: Schickel, Schlicker, Schnick, Schnipke, Schricker, Schicker, Schinkel

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Where is the Schnickels family from?

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

What did your Schnickels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schnickels. 100% of Schnickels men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Schnickels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Schnickels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnickels 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Schnickels. 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 4 military records available for the last name Schnickels. For the veterans among your Schnickels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnickels lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Schnickels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schnickels in 1971 was 92, and 80 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnickels 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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