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Sneddin Family History

Sneddin 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, Spedding, Shedden, Reddin, Spedden, Seldin

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Where is the Sneddin family from?

You can see how Sneddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneddin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sneddin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Sneddin families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sneddin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sneddin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sneddin 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 147 census records available for the last name Sneddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneddin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Sneddin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sneddin. For the veterans among your Sneddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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