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Snelso Family History

Snelso 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, Snell, Kelso, Scelfo, Scelsi, Selsor, Anello, Smelko

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

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What is the average Snelso lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Snelso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Snelso in 1989 was 65, and 62 in 1993.

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