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Schnus Family History

Schnus 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: Schnur, Schaus, Schaul, Schur, Schlup, Schnurr, Schnee, Schaub, Schul

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Where is the Schnus family from?

You can see how Schnus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schnus families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schnus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Schnus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnus 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Schnus. 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 Schnus. For the veterans among your Schnus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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