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Schnitzmeyer Family History

Schnitzmeyer 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, Schiermeyer, Schnitzler, Schwitzer, Schmitzer, Heitmeyer

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Where is the Schnitzmeyer family from?

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

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

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Schnitzmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnitzmeyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Schnitzmeyer. 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 33 military records available for the last name Schnitzmeyer. For the veterans among your Schnitzmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnitzmeyer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Schnitzmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schnitzmeyer in 1972 was 85, and 83 in 1998.

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