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Snauffer Family History

Snauffer 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: Stauffer, Snouffer, Snuffer, Saffer, Nuffer, Neuffer, Shaffer

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Where is the Snauffer family from?

You can see how Snauffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snauffer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snauffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Snauffer families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Snauffer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Snauffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snauffer 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 Snauffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snauffer. 43% of Snauffer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Snauffer women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Weaver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Snauffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Snauffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snauffer 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Snauffer. 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 88 military records available for the last name Snauffer. For the veterans among your Snauffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snauffer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Snauffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Snauffer in 1965 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snauffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snauffer 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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