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Snedigar Family History

Snedigar 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: Snedegar, Seiger, Saldivar, Edgar, Sweigart, Sedita, Szeliga, Steiger

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Where is the Snedigar family from?

You can see how Snedigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snedigar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snedigar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Snedigar family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Snedigar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Snedigar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snedigar 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 Snedigar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snedigar. 43% of Snedigar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Snedigar women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Snedigar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snedigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snedigar 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Snedigar. 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 189 military records available for the last name Snedigar. For the veterans among your Snedigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snedigar lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Snedigar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Snedigar in 1948 was 35, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snedigar 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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