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Schnipp Family History

Schnipp 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: Schnupp, Schipp, Schnapp, Schnepp, Schnepf, Schlepp, Schoepp, Schopp

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Where is the Schnipp family from?

You can see how Schnipp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnipp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnipp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schnipp family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schnipp's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Schnipp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnipp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schnipp ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Schnipp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnipp 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Schnipp. 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 36 military records available for the last name Schnipp. For the veterans among your Schnipp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnipp lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1993, in the United States, Schnipp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schnipp in 1957 was 53, and 86 in 1993.

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