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Snashfold Family History

Snashfold Surname Meaning

Variant of Snashall remodelled as if deriving in part from Middle English fold ‘fold animal enclosure’ (Old English fald).

A relatively common element in Sussex and Surrey place-names.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Snashfold family from?

You can see how Snashfold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snashfold family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Snashfold families living in Surrey. This was about 54% of all the recorded Snashfold's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Snashfold families in 1891.
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What did your Snashfold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Snashfold. 100% of Snashfold men worked as a Bricklayer and 91% of Snashfold 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snashfold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snashfold 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 Snashfold. 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 75 military records available for the last name Snashfold. For the veterans among your Snashfold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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