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Schexnaider Family History

Schexnaider 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: Schexnayder, Schexnider, Schneider, Scheider, Schnider, Schexnaydre

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Where is the Schexnaider family from?

You can see how Schexnaider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schexnaider family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schexnaider families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Schexnaider families living in Louisiana. This was about 94% of all the recorded Schexnaider's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Schexnaider families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schexnaider surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schexnaider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schexnaider. 62% of Schexnaider men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    39%
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Schexnaider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schexnaider 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Schexnaider. 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 49 military records available for the last name Schexnaider. For the veterans among your Schexnaider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schexnaider lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schexnaider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schexnaider in 1962 was 93, and 73 in 2004.

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