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Snopka Family History

Snopka 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: Stopka, Konopka, Slomka, Snook, Smolka, Shonka, Snoke, Stepka, Sojka

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Where is the Snopka family from?

You can see how Snopka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snopka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Snopka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Snopka family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Snopka's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Snopka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snopka 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 66 census records available for the last name Snopka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snopka 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Snopka. 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 18 military records available for the last name Snopka. For the veterans among your Snopka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snopka lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Snopka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Snopka in 1980 was 61, and 63 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snopka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snopka 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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