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Schnitz Family History

Schnitz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schnitzer.

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


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Where is the Schnitz family from?

You can see how Schnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schnitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Schnitz families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schnitz's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Schnitz families in 1891.
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What did your Schnitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnitz. 22% of Schnitz men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Schnitz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnitz were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • House Work
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

What Schnitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnitz 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Schnitz. 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 802 military records available for the last name Schnitz. For the veterans among your Schnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Schnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schnitz in 1958 was 52, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnitz 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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