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Snodsmith Family History

Snodsmith 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: Shoesmith, Goldsmith, Nesmith, Naismith, Nessmith, Smith, Highsmith

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Where is the Snodsmith family from?

You can see how Snodsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snodsmith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Snodsmith families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Snodsmith's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Snodsmith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snodsmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snodsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snodsmith. 100% of Snodsmith men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Snodsmith women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Snodsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snodsmith 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Snodsmith. 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 32 military records available for the last name Snodsmith. For the veterans among your Snodsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snodsmith lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Snodsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Snodsmith in 1964 was 71, and 56 in 2003.

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