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Snapir Family History

Snapir 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: Sapir, Napier, Snape, Nair, Nasir, Knapik, Nazir, Shakir, Stair

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Where is the Snapir family from?

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

What Snapir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Snapir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snapir 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Snapir. 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 3 military records available for the last name Snapir. For the veterans among your Snapir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snapir lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Snapir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Snapir in 1971 was 87, and 72 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snapir 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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