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Schnedecker Family History

Schnedecker 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: Scheidecker, Schoenecker, Snedeker, Schauwecker, Schneberger

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnedecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schnedecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schnedecker. 100% of Schnedecker men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Schnedecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnedecker 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Schnedecker. 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 6 military records available for the last name Schnedecker. For the veterans among your Schnedecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnedecker lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Schnedecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schnedecker in 1972 was 90, and 86 in 2001.

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