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Snelbaugh Family History

Snelbaugh 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: Silbaugh, Kelbaugh, Seabaugh, Coolbaugh, Sirbaugh, Surbaugh, Keebaugh

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Where is the Snelbaugh family from?

You can see how Snelbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snelbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snelbaugh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Snelbaugh family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Snelbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Snelbaugh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Snelbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snelbaugh 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 Snelbaugh. 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 Snelbaugh. For the veterans among your Snelbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snelbaugh lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Snelbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Snelbaugh in 1974 was 80, and 82 in 1981.

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