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Snitker Family History

Snitker Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name from snitker ‘joiner woodcarver’.

Americanized form of North German Schnitker or Schnittker ‘joiner woodcarver’.

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


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Where is the Snitker family from?

You can see how Snitker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snitker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Snitker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Snitker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Snitker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Snitker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snitker 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 Snitker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Hired Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snitker. 52% of Snitker men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Snitker women worked as a Hired Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snitker were Farming 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
    52%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Helper
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hired Girl
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Snitker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snitker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snitker 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 Snitker. 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 108 military records available for the last name Snitker. For the veterans among your Snitker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snitker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Snitker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Snitker in 1962 was 55, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snitker 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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