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Snelzer Family History

Snelzer 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: Selzer, Stelzer, Sneller, Seller, Speller, Sulzer, Setzer, Netzer

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Where is the Snelzer family from?

You can see how Snelzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snelzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snelzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Snelzer family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Snelzer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Snelzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snelzer 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 55 census records available for the last name Snelzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snelzer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Snelzer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Snelzer. For the veterans among your Snelzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snelzer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1976, in the United States, Snelzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Snelzer in 1974 was 97, and 70 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snelzer 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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