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Snowdall Family History

Snowdall 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: Snowball, Dowdall, Sandall, Newhall, Siddall, Goodall, Snowman

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Where is the Snowdall family from?

You can see how Snowdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snowdall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Snowdall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Snowdall families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Snowdall's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Snowdall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snowdall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snowdall ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Snowdall ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Snowdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snowdall 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Snowdall. 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 52 military records available for the last name Snowdall. For the veterans among your Snowdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snowdall lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Snowdall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Snowdall in 1971 was 59, and 69 in 2003.

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