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Snorden Family History

Snorden 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: Norden, Snowden, Sorden, Spoden, Soden, Norder, Worden, Snowdon

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Where is the Snorden family from?

You can see how Snorden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snorden family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Snorden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Snorden family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Snorden's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Snorden families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snorden 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 Snorden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snorden. 80% of Snorden men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    80%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Snorden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snorden 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Snorden. 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 Snorden. For the veterans among your Snorden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snorden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Snorden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Snorden in 1964 was 82, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snorden 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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