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Snur Family History

Snur 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: Saur, Sur, Shur, Sun, Saul, Su, Saar, Kaur, Tur, Star

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Where is the Snur family from?

You can see how Snur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Snur families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Snur's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Snur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snur 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 186 census records available for the last name Snur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snur 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Snur. 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 9 military records available for the last name Snur. For the veterans among your Snur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snur lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Snur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Snur in 1981 was 84, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snur 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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