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Snifka Family History

Snifka 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: Slifka, Slivka, Siska, Nitka, Grifka, Spilka, Stika, Sticka, Sofka

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Where is the Snifka family from?

You can see how Snifka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snifka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Snifka family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Snifka's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Snifka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snifka 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 50 census records available for the last name Snifka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snifka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Snifka. 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 16 military records available for the last name Snifka. For the veterans among your Snifka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snifka lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Snifka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Snifka in 1979 was 68, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snifka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snifka 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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