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Snurr Family History

Snurr 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: Spurr, Snarr, Shurr, Burr, Starr, Suri, Schnurr, Sturm, Kurr, Suhr

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Where is the Snurr family from?

You can see how Snurr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snurr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snurr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Snurr family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Snurr's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Snurr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snurr 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 Snurr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snurr. 34% of Snurr men worked as a Partner and 100% of Snurr women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Partner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Snurr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Snurr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snurr 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Snurr. 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 116 military records available for the last name Snurr. For the veterans among your Snurr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snurr lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Snurr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Snurr in 1960 was 44, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snurr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snurr 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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