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Snetson Family History

Snetson 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: Stetson, Snelson, Nelson, Stenson, Enerson, Swenson, Setton, Neeson

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Where is the Snetson family from?

You can see how Snetson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snetson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Snetson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Snetson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Snetson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snetson 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 Snetson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Snetson. 100% of Snetson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Snetson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snetson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Snetson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Snetson. For the veterans among your Snetson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snetson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snetson

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