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Snover Family History

Snover Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schnauffer (see Snouffer).

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


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Where is the Snover family from?

You can see how Snover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snover family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Snover family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Snover's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Snover families in 1891.
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What did your Snover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snover. 28% of Snover men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Snover women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snover were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Snover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snover 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Snover. 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 814 military records available for the last name Snover. For the veterans among your Snover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snover lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Snover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Snover in 1954 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snover 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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