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Snowiss Family History

Snowiss 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: Swiss, Solis, Knowles, Noss, Stoss, Snow, Schweiss, Niss, Snowman

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Where is the Snowiss family from?

You can see how Snowiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snowiss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Snowiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Snowiss family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Snowiss's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Snowiss families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snowiss 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 59 census records available for the last name Snowiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snowiss 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Snowiss. 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 22 military records available for the last name Snowiss. For the veterans among your Snowiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snowiss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Snowiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Snowiss in 1966 was 68, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snowiss 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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