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Snowbarger Family History

Snowbarger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schneeberger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Snowbarger family from?

You can see how Snowbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snowbarger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snowbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Snowbarger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Snowbarger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Snowbarger families in 1840.
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What did your Snowbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snowbarger. 50% of Snowbarger men worked as a Farming and 50% of Snowbarger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snowbarger were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Snowbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Snowbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snowbarger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Snowbarger. 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 84 military records available for the last name Snowbarger. For the veterans among your Snowbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snowbarger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Snowbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Snowbarger in 1958 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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