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Schneida Family History

Schneida 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: Schneid, Schneider, Scheid, Schneier, Scheidt, Schweda, Schneidman

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Where is the Schneida family from?

You can see how Schneida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneida family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schneida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schneida family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schneida's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schneida families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schneida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schneida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schneida. 50% of Schneida 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
    50%
  • Knitter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Schneida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneida 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Schneida. 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 21 military records available for the last name Schneida. For the veterans among your Schneida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneida lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Schneida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schneida in 1980 was 88, and 84 in 2004.

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