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Snedegar Family History

Snedegar Name Meaning

Variant of Snedeker a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Snedecor, Neder, Seeger, Segar, Sneider, Snider, Snedaker, Melgar

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Where is the Snedegar family from?

You can see how Snedegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snedegar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snedegar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Snedegar families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Snedegar's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Snedegar families in 1840.
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What did your Snedegar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snedegar. 60% of Snedegar men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Snedegar women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snedegar were Clerk 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snedegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snedegar 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 Snedegar. 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 367 military records available for the last name Snedegar. For the veterans among your Snedegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snedegar lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Snedegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Snedegar in 1951 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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