This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Snedecor family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Snedecor Family History

Snedecor Surname Meaning

Variant of Snedeker a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Snedecor family from?

You can see how Snedecor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snedecor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snedecor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Snedecor families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Snedecor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Snedecor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snedecor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Snedecor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and General Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snedecor. 30% of Snedecor men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Snedecor women worked as a General Office Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snedecor were Clerk and Teacher.

View Census Data for Snedecor | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Office Work
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Snedecor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snedecor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snedecor census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Snedecor

Passenger Lists

There are 130 immigration records available for the last name Snedecor. 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.

View all Snedecor immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 243 military records available for the last name Snedecor. For the veterans among your Snedecor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Snedecor military records

You've only scratched the surface of Snedecor family history

Discover More

What is the average Snedecor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Snedecor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Snedecor in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snedecor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snedecor 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Snedecor family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial