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Snediker Family History

Snediker 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: Snedeker, Snedaker, Sneider, Rediker, Zediker, Speiser, Seiger

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Where is the Snediker family from?

You can see how Snediker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snediker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snediker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Snediker families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Snediker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Snediker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snediker 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 Snediker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snediker. 20% of Snediker men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Snediker women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snediker were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Assembler
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Snediker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Snediker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snediker 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Snediker. 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 644 military records available for the last name Snediker. For the veterans among your Snediker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snediker lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Snediker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Snediker in 1954 was 46, and 109 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snediker 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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