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Schnaars Family History

Schnaars Name 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: Schaar, Schnarr, Schnare, Schnurr, Schaal, Schaap, Schaaf, Schaack

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Where is the Schnaars family from?

You can see how Schnaars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnaars family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnaars families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Schnaars families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Schnaars's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schnaars families in 1880.
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What did your Schnaars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schnaars. 50% of Schnaars men worked as a Manager. .

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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 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Runner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schnaars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnaars 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Schnaars. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 282 military records available for the last name Schnaars. For the veterans among your Schnaars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnaars lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schnaars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schnaars in 1959 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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