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Snizek Family History

Snizek 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: Sniezek, Snider, Cizek, Siek, Shimek, Chizek, Snipe, Sizer, Simek

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Where is the Snizek family from?

You can see how Snizek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snizek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Snizek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Snizek family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Snizek's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Snizek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snizek 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 Snizek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snizek. 60% of Snizek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Snizek women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    60%
  • Electrician
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Snizek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Snizek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snizek 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Snizek. 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 110 military records available for the last name Snizek. For the veterans among your Snizek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snizek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Snizek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Snizek in 1958 was 41, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snizek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snizek 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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