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Snares Family History

Snares 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: Soares, Snare, Sales, Linares, Mares, Scales, Naves, Snape, Bares

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Where is the Snares family from?

You can see how Snares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snares family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Snares families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Snares families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Snares's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Snares families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snares 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 Snares ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Snares. 100% of Snares women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Snares family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Snares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snares 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Snares. 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 25 military records available for the last name Snares. For the veterans among your Snares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snares lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Snares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Snares in 1977 was 68, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snares

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snares 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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