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Snouffer Family History

Snouffer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schnauffer a nickname for someone with noticeably noisy breathing.

It originates from Middle High German snūfen, which means ‘to breathe heavily to pant’.

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


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Where is the Snouffer family from?

You can see how Snouffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snouffer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snouffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Snouffer families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Snouffer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Snouffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snouffer 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 Snouffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snouffer. 20% of Snouffer men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Snouffer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snouffer were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    20%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snouffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snouffer 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Snouffer. 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 386 military records available for the last name Snouffer. For the veterans among your Snouffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snouffer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Snouffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Snouffer in 1952 was 48, and 65 in 2004.

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