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Snellgrove Family History

Snellgrove Name Meaning

English: variant of Snelgrove .

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


Similar surnames: Colgrove, Seagrave, Belgrave, Wingrove, Congrove, Shelburne

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Where is the Snellgrove family from?

You can see how Snellgrove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snellgrove family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Snellgrove families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Snellgrove families living in Tennessee. This was about 46% of all the recorded Snellgrove's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Snellgrove families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snellgrove surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Snellgrove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snellgrove. 32% of Snellgrove men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Snellgrove women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snellgrove were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Snellgrove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snellgrove 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Snellgrove. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Snellgrove. For the veterans among your Snellgrove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snellgrove lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Snellgrove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Snellgrove in 1954 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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