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Snail Family History

Snail 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: Smail, Nail, Ismail, Saul, Spain, Fail, Seal, Quail, Sinai, Bail

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Where is the Snail family from?

You can see how Snail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snail family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Snail families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Snail families living in Kentucky. This was about 30% of all the recorded Snail's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Snail families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snail ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snail. 64% of Snail men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snail 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Snail. 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 228 military records available for the last name Snail. For the veterans among your Snail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snail lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Snail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Snail in 1966 was 71, and 88 in 2002.

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