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Schnappinger Family History

Schnappinger 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: Schwaninger, Schlesinger, Schlinger, Coppinger, Schoeppner, Schwaiger

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Where is the Schnappinger family from?

You can see how Schnappinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnappinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnappinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schnappinger families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnappinger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schnappinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnappinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schnappinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Schnappinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnappinger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Schnappinger. 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 185 military records available for the last name Schnappinger. For the veterans among your Schnappinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnappinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schnappinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schnappinger in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 2002.

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