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Schnirch Family History

Schnirch 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: Schnick, Schaich, Stanich, Schlick, Schrick, Schnurr, Schach, Schieck

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Schnirch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnirch 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Schnirch. 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 64 military records available for the last name Schnirch. For the veterans among your Schnirch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnirch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schnirch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schnirch in 1963 was 71, and 76 in 2002.

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