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Snith Family History

Snith 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: Smith, Seith, Stith, Weith, Seth, Raith, Spitz, Faith, Suit, Situ

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Where is the Snith family from?

You can see how Snith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Snith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Snith families living in Georgia. This was about 23% of all the recorded Snith's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Snith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snith 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 Snith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snith. 27% of Snith men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Snith women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snith were Farming and School 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Cook
    7%
  • School Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Snith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snith 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 882 immigration records available for the last name Snith. 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 592 military records available for the last name Snith. For the veterans among your Snith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snith lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Snith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Snith in 1975 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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