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Schnute Family History

Schnute 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: Schnurr, Schnee, Schule, Schmutz, Chute, Schnake, Schutz, Schnautz

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Where is the Schnute family from?

You can see how Schnute families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnute family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnute families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schnute families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Schnute's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schnute families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnute surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schnute ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnute. 34% of Schnute men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schnute women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Medical Doctor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Schnute. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnute 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Schnute. 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 104 military records available for the last name Schnute. For the veterans among your Schnute ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnute lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schnute life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schnute in 1963 was 59, and 70 in 2003.

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