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Shnyder Family History

Shnyder 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: Snyder, Shnayder, Schnyder, Sander, Sunder, Snider, Synder, Sinder

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Where is the Shnyder family from?

You can see how Shnyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shnyder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shnyder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Shnyder families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shnyder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shnyder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shnyder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shnyder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shnyder. 100% of Shnyder men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Shnyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shnyder 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Shnyder. 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 331 military records available for the last name Shnyder. For the veterans among your Shnyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shnyder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Shnyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shnyder in 1962 was 80, and 86 in 2002.

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