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Schnieder Name Meaning

North German: variant of Schneider .

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


Similar surnames: Schnider, Schnier, Schnieders, Schmieder, Schreder, Schierer

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Where is the Schnieder family from?

You can see how Schnieder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnieder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schnieder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Schnieder families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schnieder's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Schnieder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnieder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schnieder ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schnieder. 62% of Schnieder men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Farmers Son
    17%
  • Teamster
    12%
  • Agent
    12%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Schnieder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnieder 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schnieder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schnieder. For the veterans among your Schnieder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnieder lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schnieder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Schnieder in 1956 was 56, and 62 in 2004.

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