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Snoek Name Meaning

Dutch: nickname meaning ‘pike’ (the carnivorous fish) or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a pike. Compare Snook .

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


Similar surnames: Snook, Snopek, Sok, Noe, Stock, Stork, Noel, Nock, Skok, Shock

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Where is the Snoek family from?

You can see how Snoek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snoek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Snoek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Snoek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Snoek families in 1920.
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What did your Snoek ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Snoek. 100% of Snoek men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Snoek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snoek 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 874 immigration records available for the last name Snoek. 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 96 military records available for the last name Snoek. For the veterans among your Snoek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snoek lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Snoek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Snoek in 1944 was 46, and 102 in 2004.

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