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Snowgrass Family History

Snowgrass 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: Snodgrass, Grass, Snowball, Snowman, Norcross, Stowers, Showers

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Where is the Snowgrass family from?

You can see how Snowgrass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snowgrass family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snowgrass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Snowgrass families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Snowgrass's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Snowgrass families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snowgrass 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 58 census records available for the last name Snowgrass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snowgrass 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Snowgrass. 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 12 military records available for the last name Snowgrass. For the veterans among your Snowgrass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snowgrass lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Snowgrass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Snowgrass in 1985 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snowgrass 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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