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Schnaper Family History

Schnaper 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: Schaper, Schopper, Schipper, Schlager, Schnake, Schneier, Schauer

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Where is the Schnaper family from?

You can see how Schnaper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnaper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnaper families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schnaper families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schnaper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schnaper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnaper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schnaper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schnaper. 100% of Schnaper men worked as an Agent. .

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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

  • Agent
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Schnaper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnaper 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Schnaper. 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 51 military records available for the last name Schnaper. For the veterans among your Schnaper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnaper lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Schnaper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schnaper in 1970 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

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