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Sneddan Family History

Sneddan 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: Snedden, Sneddon, Seddon, Shedden, Spedden, Stedman, Sneden, Reddan

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Where is the Sneddan family from?

You can see how Sneddan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneddan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sneddan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 53 Sneddan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sneddan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sneddan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sneddan 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 241 census records available for the last name Sneddan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneddan 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sneddan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sneddan. For the veterans among your Sneddan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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