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Sneeds Family History

Sneeds Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sneed, Needs, Seeds, Leeds, Speed, Seed, Snee, Deeds, Sweers, Spees

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Where is the Sneeds family from?

You can see how Sneeds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneeds family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sneeds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sneeds families living in Mississippi. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sneeds's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Sneeds families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sneeds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sneeds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sneeds. 63% of Sneeds men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sneeds women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Sneeds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneeds 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sneeds. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Sneeds. For the veterans among your Sneeds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sneeds lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Sneeds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sneeds in 1976 was 69, and 84 in 1996.

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