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Snarr Family History

Snarr Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schnarr . English (East Yorkshire): nickname from a Middle English derivative of Old Norse snarr ‘swift; bold; keen’ or perhaps in some cases from snare ‘snare trap’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Swarr, Sharr, Sharp, Karr, Darr, Narr, Sparr, Smarr, Naar, Snay

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Where is the Snarr family from?

You can see how Snarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Snarr families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Snarr's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Snarr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snarr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Snarr. 100% of Snarr men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Snarr women worked as an Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Snarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snarr 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Snarr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 496 military records available for the last name Snarr. For the veterans among your Snarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snarr lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Snarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Snarr in 1957 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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