This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Snapke family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Snapke Family History

Snapke 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: Snape, Knapke, Staple, Nacke, Slape, Snoke, Starke, Snipe, Papke

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Snapke family from?

You can see how Snapke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snapke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Snapke families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Snapke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Snapke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snapke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Snapke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Snapke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snapke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Snapke

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Snapke. 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.

View all Snapke immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Snapke. For the veterans among your Snapke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Snapke military records

You've only scratched the surface of Snapke family history

Discover More

What is the average Snapke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Snapke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Snapke in 1968 was 69, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snapke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snapke 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Snapke family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial