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Sneeringer Family History

Sneeringer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Schnieringer: perhaps derived from Middle High German schnerren ‘to chatter to gossip’

and applied as a nickname for a chatterer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sneeringer family from?

You can see how Sneeringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneeringer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sneeringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Sneeringer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sneeringer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sneeringer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sneeringer 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 Sneeringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sneeringer. 35% of Sneeringer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sneeringer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sneeringer were Manager and Cigar Maker.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Cigar Maker
    50%

What Sneeringer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sneeringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneeringer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sneeringer. 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 487 military records available for the last name Sneeringer. For the veterans among your Sneeringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sneeringer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sneeringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sneeringer in 1955 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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