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Sneede Family History

Sneede 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: Sneed, Steede, Speed, Seed, Needle, Neese, Seide, Steele, Snee, Seele

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Where is the Sneede family from?

You can see how Sneede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneede family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sneede families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Sneede families living in Tennessee. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sneede's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sneede families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sneede 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 Sneede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sneede. 100% of Sneede men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sneede women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Sneede family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Sneede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneede 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sneede. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sneede. For the veterans among your Sneede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sneede lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Sneede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sneede in 1968 was 58, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sneede

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sneede 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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