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Snearer Family History

Snearer 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: Shearer, Searer, Seaver, Seager, Sierer, Sneider, Sherer, Speyrer

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Where is the Snearer family from?

You can see how Snearer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snearer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snearer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Snearer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Snearer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Snearer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snearer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Snearer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snearer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Snearer. 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 34 military records available for the last name Snearer. For the veterans among your Snearer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snearer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Snearer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Snearer in 1963 was 71, and 61 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snearer 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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