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Snoad Family History

Snoad Surname Meaning

From Snoad's Hole in Linton, Snoad Farm in Otterden, or Snoadhill in Bethersden (all in Kent) and derived from Middle English snod, Old English snād ‘detached piece of land or woodland’.

Compare Sneyd with which this name was sometimes interchangeable.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Snoad family from?

You can see how Snoad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snoad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Snoad families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Snoad families living in Kent. This was about 49% of all the recorded Snoad's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Snoad families in 1891.
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What did your Snoad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Snoad. 92% of Snoad 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
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Snoad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snoad 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Snoad. 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 147 military records available for the last name Snoad. For the veterans among your Snoad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snoad lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2001, in the United States, Snoad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Snoad in 1949 was 44, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snoad 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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