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Snabb Family History

Snabb Surname 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: Sabb, Nabb, Knabb, Crabb, Knabe, Babb, Snape, Salb, Swab, Mcnabb

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Where is the Snabb family from?

You can see how Snabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snabb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Snabb family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Snabb's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Snabb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snabb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snabb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snabb. 58% of Snabb men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Snabb women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farm Work
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Snabb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Snabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snabb 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Snabb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Snabb. For the veterans among your Snabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snabb lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Snabb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Snabb in 1970 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snabb ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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