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Sneltzer Family History

Sneltzer 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: Seltzer, Smeltzer, Setzer, Meltzer, Netzer, Smetzer, Selzer, Stelzer

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Where is the Sneltzer family from?

You can see how Sneltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneltzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sneltzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sneltzer family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sneltzer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sneltzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sneltzer 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 Sneltzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Sneltzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Sneltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneltzer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sneltzer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sneltzer. For the veterans among your Sneltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sneltzer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Sneltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sneltzer in 1973 was 68, and 33 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sneltzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sneltzer 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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