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Schnoer Family History

Schnoer 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: Schnoor, Schnier, Schoer, Schroer, Schnorr, Scheuer, Schnurr, Schorr

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Where is the Schnoer family from?

You can see how Schnoer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnoer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnoer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schnoer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schnoer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schnoer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnoer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schnoer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Schnoer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnoer 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Schnoer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Schnoer. For the veterans among your Schnoer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnoer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Schnoer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schnoer in 1974 was 69, and 65 in 1985.

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