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Snable Family History

Snable 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: Sable, Knable, Anable, Noble, Sale, Cable, Knabe, Gable, Stables

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Where is the Snable family from?

You can see how Snable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snable family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snable families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Snable families living in New Jersey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Snable's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Snable families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snable 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 Snable ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snable. 34% of Snable men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Snable women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Mason
    23%
  • Cabinet Maker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Snable family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Snable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snable 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Snable. 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 112 military records available for the last name Snable. For the veterans among your Snable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snable lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Snable life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Snable in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snable

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snable 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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