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Sniezek Name Meaning

Polish (Śniezek): nickname for a white-haired man from a diminutive of śnieg ‘snow’.

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


Similar surnames: Swierczek, Siek, Snopek, Gniadek, Rezek, Spiewak, Nieves, Ksiazek

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Where is the Sniezek family from?

You can see how Sniezek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sniezek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Sniezek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Sniezek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sniezek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sniezek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sniezek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sniezek. 63% of Sniezek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sniezek women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sniezek were Clerk and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Doubler
    13%
  • Barber
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Sniezek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Sniezek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sniezek 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Sniezek. 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 283 military records available for the last name Sniezek. For the veterans among your Sniezek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sniezek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sniezek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sniezek in 1962 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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