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Snaufer Family History

Snaufer 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: Stauffer, Kaufer, Sauter, Laufer, Saffer, Sauser, Sauber, Knauer

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Where is the Snaufer family from?

You can see how Snaufer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snaufer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Snaufer family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Snaufer's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Snaufer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snaufer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snaufer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snaufer. 50% of Snaufer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Snaufer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Snaufer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snaufer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Snaufer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Snaufer. For the veterans among your Snaufer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snaufer lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1992, in the United States, Snaufer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Snaufer in 1984 was 75, and 83 in 1992.

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