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Snedeker Family History

Snedeker Surname Meaning

Altered form under American Dutch influence in New Netherland of North German Schnitker or Schnittker ‘joiner woodcarver’ or perhaps of its Danish cognate Snedker ‘carpenter’.

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


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Where is the Snedeker family from?

You can see how Snedeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snedeker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snedeker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Snedeker families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Snedeker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Snedeker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snedeker 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 Snedeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snedeker. 17% of Snedeker men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Snedeker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snedeker were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Snedeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snedeker 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 636 immigration records available for the last name Snedeker. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Snedeker. For the veterans among your Snedeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snedeker lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Snedeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Snedeker in 1950 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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