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Sneltjes Family History

Sneltjes 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: Stelljes, Soltes, Snellen, Seltzer, Oeltjen, Feltes, Sneller, Stelter

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Where is the Sneltjes family from?

You can see how Sneltjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneltjes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sneltjes family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Sneltjes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sneltjes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sneltjes 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 Sneltjes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Routeman
    100%

What Sneltjes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Sneltjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneltjes 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sneltjes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sneltjes. For the veterans among your Sneltjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sneltjes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Sneltjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sneltjes in 1975 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sneltjes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sneltjes 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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