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Snowberger Family History

Snowberger Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schneeberger .

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


Similar surnames: Snowbarger, Brownsberger, Schneberger, Lionberger, Boxberger

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Where is the Snowberger family from?

You can see how Snowberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snowberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snowberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Snowberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Snowberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Snowberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snowberger 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 Snowberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snowberger. 27% of Snowberger men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Snowberger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snowberger were Carpenter 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Snowberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snowberger 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Snowberger. 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 649 military records available for the last name Snowberger. For the veterans among your Snowberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snowberger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Snowberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Snowberger in 1952 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

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