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Schneibel Family History

Schneibel 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: Scheibel, Schneider, Schreiber, Schwebel, Schneier, Scheiber

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Where is the Schneibel family from?

You can see how Schneibel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneibel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schneibel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Schneibel families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Schneibel's in USA. California had the highest population of Schneibel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schneibel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schneibel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schneibel. 50% of Schneibel men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Schneibel women worked as a House Work. .

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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

  • Farm Labor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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What Schneibel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Schneibel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneibel 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Schneibel. 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 Schneibel. For the veterans among your Schneibel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneibel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schneibel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schneibel in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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