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Snaithe Family History

Snaithe Surname 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: Sathe, Waithe, Nathe, Smithe, Smith, Naito, Snape, Raith, Faith

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Where is the Snaithe family from?

You can see how Snaithe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snaithe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Snaithe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Snaithe families living in Glamorgan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Snaithe's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Snaithe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snaithe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Snaithe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snaithe 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Snaithe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Snaithe. For the veterans among your Snaithe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snaithe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snaithe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snaithe

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