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Snarry Family History

Snarry 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: Scarry, Starry, Sharry, Snarr, Barry, Starr, Quarry, Harry, Sherry

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Where is the Snarry family from?

You can see how Snarry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snarry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Snarry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Snarry families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Snarry's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Snarry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snarry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snarry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Snarry. 100% of Snarry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Snarry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snarry 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Snarry. 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 2 military records available for the last name Snarry. For the veterans among your Snarry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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