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Schnad Family History

Schnad 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: Schaad, Schrad, Schad, Schaar, Schwab, Schild, Shad, Schnee, Schwan

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Where is the Schnad family from?

You can see how Schnad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schnad family living in Arkansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Schnad's in USA. Arkansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Schnad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schnad ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schnad ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Schnad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnad 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Schnad. 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 17 military records available for the last name Schnad. For the veterans among your Schnad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schnad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schnad in 1964 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

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