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Snipper Family History

Snipper 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: Skipper, Nipper, Knipper, Sipper, Shipper, Tipper, Stopper, Knapper

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Where is the Snipper family from?

You can see how Snipper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snipper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snipper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Snipper families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Snipper's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Snipper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snipper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snipper ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Auctioneer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Snipper. 100% of Snipper men worked as an Auctioneer. .

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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 1921

  • Auctioneer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Snipper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snipper 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Snipper. 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 43 military records available for the last name Snipper. For the veterans among your Snipper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snipper lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Snipper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Snipper in 1967 was 84, and 85 in 2004.

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