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Snelders Family History

Snelders 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: Selders, Sneider, Sneller, Sellers, Snyders, Elders, Seiders, Seeders

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Where is the Snelders family from?

You can see how Snelders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snelders family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Snelders families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Snelders family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Snelders's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Snelders families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snelders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snelders ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Snelders ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Snelders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snelders 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Snelders. 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 29 military records available for the last name Snelders. For the veterans among your Snelders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snelders lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Snelders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Snelders in 1964 was 64, and 59 in 2003.

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