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Snarburg Family History

Snarburg Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shamburg, Seaburg, Walburg, Seaberg, Salberg, Scarber, Norbury

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Where is the Snarburg family from?

You can see how Snarburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snarburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Snarburg families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Snarburg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Snarburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snarburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snarburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snarburg. 100% of Snarburg women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Snarburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Snarburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snarburg 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Snarburg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Snarburg. For the veterans among your Snarburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snarburg lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Snarburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Snarburg in 1988 was 83, and 78 in 1996.

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