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Sniegowski Family History

Sniegowski Surname Meaning

Polish (Śniegowski): derivative (probably a habitational name from an unidentified place) from śnieg ‘snow’.

+ the surname suffix -owski.

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


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Where is the Sniegowski family from?

You can see how Sniegowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sniegowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Sniegowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Sniegowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sniegowski families in 1920.
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What did your Sniegowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sniegowski. 35% of Sniegowski men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Sniegowski women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sniegowski were Janitor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    35%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Butcher
    9%
  • Janitor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    22%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

What Sniegowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Sniegowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sniegowski 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Sniegowski. 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 343 military records available for the last name Sniegowski. For the veterans among your Sniegowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sniegowski lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sniegowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sniegowski in 1945 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sniegowski 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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