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Snowdy Family History

Snowdy 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: Snoddy, Slowey, Snow, Gowdy, Snowdon, Snowden, Browdy, Sawdy, Mowdy

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Where is the Snowdy family from?

You can see how Snowdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snowdy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snowdy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Snowdy families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Snowdy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Snowdy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snowdy 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 Snowdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snowdy. 34% of Snowdy 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
    34%
  • Pharmacist
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Snowdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Snowdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snowdy 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Snowdy. 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 28 military records available for the last name Snowdy. For the veterans among your Snowdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snowdy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Snowdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Snowdy in 1956 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snowdy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snowdy 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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