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Schnider Family History

Schnider Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schneider.

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


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Where is the Schnider family from?

You can see how Schnider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnider family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schnider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Schnider families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schnider's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schnider families in 1911.
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What did your Schnider ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Schnider. 40% of Schnider men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schnider women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • At Home
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Schnider family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Schnider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnider 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schnider. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schnider. For the veterans among your Schnider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnider lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schnider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schnider in 1950 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schnider

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnider 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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