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Snellbaker Family History

Snellbaker 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: Sneller, Shellhamer, Snedaker, Seller, Neubauer, Speller, Stellmacher

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Where is the Snellbaker family from?

You can see how Snellbaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snellbaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snellbaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Snellbaker family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Snellbaker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Snellbaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snellbaker 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 Snellbaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snellbaker. 35% of Snellbaker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Snellbaker women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Snellbaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Snellbaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snellbaker 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Snellbaker. 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 165 military records available for the last name Snellbaker. For the veterans among your Snellbaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snellbaker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Snellbaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Snellbaker in 1964 was 85, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snellbaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snellbaker 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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