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Snapper Family History

Snapper 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: Knapper, Napper, Sapper, Stopper, Clapper, Skipper, Klapper, Napier

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Where is the Snapper family from?

You can see how Snapper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snapper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Snapper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Snapper family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Snapper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Snapper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snapper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snapper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snapper. 50% of Snapper 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%
  • Baker
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snapper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snapper 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Snapper. 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 163 military records available for the last name Snapper. For the veterans among your Snapper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snapper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Snapper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Snapper in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

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