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Schnappauf Family History

Schnappauf 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: Schiappa, Schnapp, Schaaf, Schappell, Schnepf, Schlappi, Schappert

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Where is the Schnappauf family from?

You can see how Schnappauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnappauf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnappauf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Schnappauf families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Schnappauf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schnappauf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnappauf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schnappauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnappauf. 60% of Schnappauf men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Schnappauf women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Butcher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Schnappauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnappauf 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Schnappauf. 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 786 military records available for the last name Schnappauf. For the veterans among your Schnappauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnappauf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schnappauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schnappauf in 1964 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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