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Snellenburg Family History

Snellenburg 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: Ellenburg, Ellenberg, Dillenburg, Schellenberg, Schulenburg

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Where is the Snellenburg family from?

You can see how Snellenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snellenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snellenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Snellenburg families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Snellenburg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Snellenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snellenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snellenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snellenburg. 100% of Snellenburg men worked as a Merchant. .

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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

  • Merchant
    100%
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What Snellenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Snellenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snellenburg 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Snellenburg. 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 59 military records available for the last name Snellenburg. For the veterans among your Snellenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snellenburg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Snellenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Snellenburg in 1969 was 65, and 80 in 2003.

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