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Snopek Family History

Snopek Name Meaning

Polish: nickname for someone thought to resemble a small sheaf from Polish snopek ‘little sheaf’.

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


Similar surnames: Nosek, Sypek, Knotek, Kosek, Popek, Smolek, Szarek, Sadek, Snook

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Where is the Snopek family from?

You can see how Snopek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snopek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Snopek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Snopek family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Snopek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Snopek families in 1911.
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What did your Snopek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snopek. 14% of Snopek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Snopek women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    14%
  • Printer
    14%
  • Cabinet Maker
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Snopek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Snopek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snopek 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Snopek. 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 341 military records available for the last name Snopek. For the veterans among your Snopek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snopek lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Snopek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Snopek in 1941 was 65, and 61 in 2004.

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