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Snorton Family History

Snorton 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: Norton, Orton, Worton, Shotton, Morton, Horton, Snowdon, Forton

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Where is the Snorton family from?

You can see how Snorton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snorton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Snorton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Snorton families living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Snorton's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Snorton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snorton 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 Snorton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snorton. 58% of Snorton men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Snorton women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snorton were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    58%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Snorton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Snorton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snorton 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Snorton. 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 72 military records available for the last name Snorton. For the veterans among your Snorton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snorton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Snorton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Snorton in 1960 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snorton 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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