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Schnittke Family History

Schnittke 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: Schnittker, Schnipke, Schmidtke, Schnitker, Schlitt, Schnake

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Where is the Schnittke family from?

You can see how Schnittke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnittke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Schnittke families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Schnittke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schnittke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnittke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schnittke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Schnittke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnittke 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Schnittke. 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 87 military records available for the last name Schnittke. For the veterans among your Schnittke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnittke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Schnittke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schnittke in 1968 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

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