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Snelgroes Family History

Snelgroes 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: Snelgrove, Snellgrove, Seagroves, Segroves, Snellings, Serres, Negro

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Where is the Snelgroes family from?

You can see how Snelgroes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snelgroes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Snelgroes families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Snelgroes families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Snelgroes's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Snelgroes families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snelgroes 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 22 census records available for the last name Snelgroes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snelgroes 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 Snelgroes. 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 8 military records available for the last name Snelgroes. For the veterans among your Snelgroes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snelgroes lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Snelgroes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Snelgroes in 1983 was 95, and 85 in 2004.

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