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Snellstrom Family History

Snellstrom 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: Ellstrom, Hellstrom, Hallstrom, Elfstrom, Kallstrom, Stenstrom

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Where is the Snellstrom family from?

You can see how Snellstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snellstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Snellstrom families living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Snellstrom's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Snellstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snellstrom 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 Snellstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lumberman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snellstrom. 100% of Snellstrom men worked as a Lumberman.

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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

  • Lumberman
    100%

What Snellstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Snellstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snellstrom 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Snellstrom. 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 10 military records available for the last name Snellstrom. For the veterans among your Snellstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snellstrom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Snellstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Snellstrom in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snellstrom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snellstrom 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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