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Snary Family History

Snary Name Meaning

see Snarey .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Snare, Stary, Nary, Snay, Snarr, Sneary, Say, Geary, Saar, Gnagy

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Where is the Snary family from?

You can see how Snary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snary families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Snary family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Snary's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Snary families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snary ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Snary. 82% of Snary men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Farmers Son
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Snary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snary 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Snary. 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 124 military records available for the last name Snary. For the veterans among your Snary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snary lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Snary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Snary in 1979 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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