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Snead Family History

Snead Surname Meaning

English (Shropshire and Staffordshire): variant of Sneed.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Snead family from?

You can see how Snead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 72 Snead families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Snead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Snead families in 1891.
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What did your Snead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Snead. 19% of Snead men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Snead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snead were Engineers Turner and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Engineers Turner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Snead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snead 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Snead. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Snead. For the veterans among your Snead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snead lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Snead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1953. The average life expectancy for Snead in 1941 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snead 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.

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