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Snellinger Family History

Snellinger 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: Sellinger, Snellings, Selinger, Bellinger, Ellinger, Mellinger

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Where is the Snellinger family from?

You can see how Snellinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snellinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snellinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Snellinger family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Snellinger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Snellinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snellinger 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 124 census records available for the last name Snellinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snellinger 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Snellinger. 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 40 military records available for the last name Snellinger. For the veterans among your Snellinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snellinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Snellinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Snellinger in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snellinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snellinger 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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