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Snedeger Family History

Snedeger 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: Snedeker, Snedegar, Seeger, Snedaker, Snedecor, Ledger, Seiger, Deger

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Where is the Snedeger family from?

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

What did your Snedeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snedeger. 58% of Snedeger 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Snedeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snedeger 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Snedeger. 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 103 military records available for the last name Snedeger. For the veterans among your Snedeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snedeger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Snedeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Snedeger in 1959 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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