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Schnieders Family History

Schnieders Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Schnieder.

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


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Where is the Schnieders family from?

You can see how Schnieders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnieders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Schnieders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Schnieders families living in Ohio. This was about 34% of all the recorded Schnieders's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schnieders families in 1880.
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What did your Schnieders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnieders. 49% of Schnieders men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schnieders women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnieders were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schnieders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnieders 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Schnieders. 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 320 military records available for the last name Schnieders. For the veterans among your Schnieders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnieders lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schnieders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schnieders in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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