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Snelgar Family History

Snelgar Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Snelgar (Old English *Snelgār from snel ‘quick brisk’ + gār ‘spear’).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Snelgar family from?

You can see how Snelgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snelgar family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Snelgar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Snelgar families living in Hampshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Snelgar's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Snelgar families in 1891.
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What did your Snelgar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Poultry Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Snelgar. 100% of Snelgar men worked as a Poultry Farmer and 80% of Snelgar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Poultry Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Dressmaker
    10%
  • Housewife Unpaid Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snelgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snelgar 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Snelgar. 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 166 military records available for the last name Snelgar. For the veterans among your Snelgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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