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Snedaker Name Meaning

Variant of Snedeker a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Snedeker, Snedecor, Lyndaker, Boedeker, Spraker, Slonaker, Snedegar

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Where is the Snedaker family from?

You can see how Snedaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snedaker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Snedaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Snedaker families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Snedaker's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Snedaker families in 1911.
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What did your Snedaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snedaker. 34% of Snedaker men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Snedaker women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snedaker were Mechanic and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • General Manager
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Snedaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snedaker 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Snedaker. 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 440 military records available for the last name Snedaker. For the veterans among your Snedaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snedaker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Snedaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Snedaker in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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