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Schneitzer Family History

Schneitzer 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: Schnitzer, Schweitzer, Schnetzer, Schneiter, Schneider, Schwitzer

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Where is the Schneitzer family from?

You can see how Schneitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schneitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schneitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Schneitzer families living in Indiana. This was about 37% of all the recorded Schneitzer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schneitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schneitzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schneitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schneitzer. 34% of Schneitzer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schneitzer women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farm Labor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Schneitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Schneitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schneitzer 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Schneitzer. 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 90 military records available for the last name Schneitzer. For the veterans among your Schneitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schneitzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Schneitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schneitzer in 1964 was 72, and 91 in 2002.

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