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Schnaitter Family History

Schnaitter 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: Schlatter, Schnitzer, Schlitter, Schmitter, Schnittker, Schnitker

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Where is the Schnaitter family from?

You can see how Schnaitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnaitter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnaitter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schnaitter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnaitter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schnaitter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnaitter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schnaitter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schnaitter. 100% of Schnaitter 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Schnaitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnaitter 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Schnaitter. 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 60 military records available for the last name Schnaitter. For the veterans among your Schnaitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnaitter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schnaitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schnaitter in 1965 was 88, and 70 in 2004.

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