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Snoden Family History

Snoden 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: Spoden, Soden, Snowden, Sneden, Nolen, Norden, Boden, Roden, Stolen

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Where is the Snoden family from?

You can see how Snoden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snoden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Snoden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Snoden families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Snoden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Snoden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snoden 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 Snoden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snoden. 50% of Snoden men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Snoden women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snoden were Janitor and Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Janitor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Laundress
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Snoden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Snoden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snoden 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Snoden. 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 222 military records available for the last name Snoden. For the veterans among your Snoden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snoden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Snoden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Snoden in 1967 was 86, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snoden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snoden 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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