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Schniller Family History

Schniller 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: Schneller, Schiller, Schilder, Scheidler, Schaller, Schnitzer

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Where is the Schniller family from?

You can see how Schniller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schniller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schniller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schniller families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schniller's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schniller families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Schniller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schniller 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Schniller. 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 7 military records available for the last name Schniller. For the veterans among your Schniller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schniller

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