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Sneathen Family History

Sneathen 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: Snethen, Sneath, Seaton, Feather, Nathan, Blethen, Smeaton, Salathe

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Where is the Sneathen family from?

You can see how Sneathen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneathen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sneathen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sneathen family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sneathen's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Sneathen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sneathen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sneathen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sneathen. 36% of Sneathen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sneathen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sneathen were Farming and House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • House Work
    34%

What Sneathen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sneathen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneathen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sneathen. 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 320 military records available for the last name Sneathen. For the veterans among your Sneathen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sneathen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sneathen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sneathen in 1959 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sneathen 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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