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Sehneider Family History

Sehneider 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: Schneider, Schneier, Scheider, Sneider, Schleider, Schneiders

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Where is the Sehneider family from?

You can see how Sehneider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sehneider family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sehneider family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sehneider's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sehneider families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Sehneider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sehneider 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sehneider. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sehneider. For the veterans among your Sehneider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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