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Snuffer Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schnauffer (see Snouffer ).

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


Similar surnames: Snouffer, Shuffler, Shaffer, Nuffer, Sluder, Shiffer, Stoffer

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Where is the Snuffer family from?

You can see how Snuffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snuffer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snuffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Snuffer families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Snuffer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Snuffer families in 1840.
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What did your Snuffer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snuffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snuffer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Snuffer. 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 343 military records available for the last name Snuffer. For the veterans among your Snuffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snuffer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Snuffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Snuffer in 1956 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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