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Snoke Family History

Snoke Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Schnock or Schnuck or Schnuch: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Snoke family from?

You can see how Snoke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snoke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Snoke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Snoke families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Snoke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Snoke families in 1911.
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What did your Snoke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snoke. 27% of Snoke men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Snoke women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snoke were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

What Snoke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Snoke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snoke 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Snoke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Snoke. For the veterans among your Snoke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snoke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Snoke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Snoke in 1954 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snoke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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