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Snedecar Family History

Snedecar 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: Snedegar, Snedecor, Snedeker, Senecal, Snider, Sneider, Snyder

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Where is the Snedecar family from?

You can see how Snedecar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snedecar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snedecar families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Snedecar families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Snedecar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Snedecar families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Snedecar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snedecar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Snedecar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Snedecar. For the veterans among your Snedecar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snedecar lifespan?

Average Snedecar life expectancy in 1981 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snedecar 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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