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Sneeder Family History

Sneeder 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: Sneider, Sheeder, Sneed, Nieder, Seider, Neeser, Steeber, Snider

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Where is the Sneeder family from?

You can see how Sneeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneeder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sneeder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sneeder family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sneeder's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sneeder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sneeder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sneeder ancestors do for a living?

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

What Sneeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Sneeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneeder 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sneeder. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sneeder. For the veterans among your Sneeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sneeder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sneeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sneeder in 1963 was 55, and 94 in 2003.

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