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Snownie Family History

Snownie 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: Downie, Stone, Stowe, Towne, Sconce, Sone, Norrie, Snow, Stonier

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Where is the Snownie family from?

You can see how Snownie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snownie family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Snownie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Snownie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Snownie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Snownie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snownie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Snownie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Snownie. For the veterans among your Snownie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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