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Snair Family History

Snair 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: Nair, Stair, Snarr, Spain, Saar, Star, Fair, Starr, Sinai, Mair

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Where is the Snair family from?

You can see how Snair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snair family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Snair families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Snair families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Snair's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Snair families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Snair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snair. 53% of Snair 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    12%

What Snair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Snair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snair 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Snair. 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 375 military records available for the last name Snair. For the veterans among your Snair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snair lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Snair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Snair in 1950 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snair

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snair 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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