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Snowfield Family History

Snowfield 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: Newfield, Sofield, Scofield, Woodfield, Sheffield, Bonfield, Cofield

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Where is the Snowfield family from?

You can see how Snowfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snowfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snowfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Snowfield families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Snowfield's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Snowfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snowfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snowfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snowfield. 100% of Snowfield men worked as a Lawyer. .

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Snowfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snowfield 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Snowfield. 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 11 military records available for the last name Snowfield. For the veterans among your Snowfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snowfield lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Snowfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Snowfield in 1966 was 67, and 69 in 2001.

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