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Snaw Family History

Snaw 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: Shaw, Snow, Snay, Spaw, Shan, Say, Shah, Maw, Na, Sa

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Where is the Snaw family from?

You can see how Snaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Snaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Snaw families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Snaw's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Snaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snaw 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 Snaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Snaw. 100% of Snaw 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Snaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snaw 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Snaw. 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 146 military records available for the last name Snaw. For the veterans among your Snaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snaw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Snaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Snaw in 1968 was 36, and 81 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snaw 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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