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Snarr Family History

Snarr Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schnarr.

English (East Yorkshire): nickname from a Middle English derivative of Old Norse snarr ‘swift; bold; keen’

or perhaps in some cases from snare ‘snare trap’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Snarr family from?

You can see how Snarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 56 Snarr families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Snarr's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Snarr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snarr 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 Snarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Snarr. 50% of Snarr men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Snarr 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Master Window Cleaner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Snarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snarr 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Snarr. 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 496 military records available for the last name Snarr. For the veterans among your Snarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snarr lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Snarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Snarr in 1957 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snarr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snarr 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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