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Snellson Family History

Snellson 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: Snelson, Nelson, Snellen, Neilson, Ellson, Stillson, Sellon, Elson

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Where is the Snellson family from?

You can see how Snellson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snellson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Snellson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Snellson family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Snellson's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Snellson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snellson 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 230 census records available for the last name Snellson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snellson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Snellson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Snellson. For the veterans among your Snellson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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