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Snellman Family History

Snellman 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: Sellman, Spellman, Stellman, Shellman, Stallman, Selman, Bellman

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Where is the Snellman family from?

You can see how Snellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snellman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Snellman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Snellman families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Snellman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Snellman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snellman 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 Snellman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snellman. 32% of Snellman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Snellman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snellman were Painter and 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Snellman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snellman 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Snellman. 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 147 military records available for the last name Snellman. For the veterans among your Snellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snellman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Snellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Snellman in 1963 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snellman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snellman 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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