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Snedon Family History

Snedon 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: Sneddon, Sneden, Sheldon, Seddon, Dedon, Skeldon, Snowdon, Nadon

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Where is the Snedon family from?

You can see how Snedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snedon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Snedon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Snedon family living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Snedon's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Snedon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snedon 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 235 census records available for the last name Snedon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snedon 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Snedon. 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 military records available for the last name Snedon. For the veterans among your Snedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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