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Snitzer Family History

Snitzer Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German or Jewish Schnitzer.

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


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Where is the Snitzer family from?

You can see how Snitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snitzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snitzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Snitzer family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Snitzer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Snitzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snitzer 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 Snitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snitzer. 22% of Snitzer men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Snitzer women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snitzer were Owner and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Owner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Seamstress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Snitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snitzer 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Snitzer. 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 355 military records available for the last name Snitzer. For the veterans among your Snitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snitzer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Snitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Snitzer in 1954 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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