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Schnitzmeier Family History

Schnitzmeier 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, Schnitzler, Schwitzer, Schneier, Schmitzer, Schiermeyer

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Where is the Schnitzmeier family from?

You can see how Schnitzmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnitzmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnitzmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schnitzmeier families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Schnitzmeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schnitzmeier families in 1880.
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What did your Schnitzmeier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Schnitzmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnitzmeier 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Schnitzmeier. 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 22 military records available for the last name Schnitzmeier. For the veterans among your Schnitzmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnitzmeier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Schnitzmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schnitzmeier in 1970 was 74, and 63 in 1998.

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