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Schnitt Family History

Schnitt 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: Schlitt, Schmitt, Schnitz, Schott, Schlott, Schmidt, Schnick, Scheidt

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Where is the Schnitt family from?

You can see how Schnitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnitt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schnitt families living in New Jersey. This was about 32% of all the recorded Schnitt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schnitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schnitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnitt. 21% of Schnitt men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Schnitt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schnitt were Manager and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schnitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnitt 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Schnitt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schnitt. For the veterans among your Schnitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnitt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Schnitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schnitt in 1968 was 72, and 65 in 2001.

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