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Schnatzmeyer Family History

Schnatzmeyer 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: Schnitzer, Schiermeyer, Schollmeyer, Schnitzler, Schnetzer

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Where is the Schnatzmeyer family from?

You can see how Schnatzmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnatzmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schnatzmeyer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnatzmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schnatzmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnatzmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schnatzmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schnatzmeyer. 60% of Schnatzmeyer 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Schnatzmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnatzmeyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Schnatzmeyer. 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 21 military records available for the last name Schnatzmeyer. For the veterans among your Schnatzmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnatzmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Schnatzmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schnatzmeyer in 1964 was 79, and 76 in 1998.

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