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Snewin Family History

Snewin Surname Meaning

variant of Smewing.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Snewin family from?

You can see how Snewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snewin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Snewin families living in Sussex. This was about 49% of all the recorded Snewin's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Snewin families in 1891.
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What did your Snewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Snewin. 95% of Snewin 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
    95%
  • Private Means
    6%

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Passenger Lists

There are 489 immigration records available for the last name Snewin. 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 76 military records available for the last name Snewin. For the veterans among your Snewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snewin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Snewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Snewin in 1976 was 67, and 85 in 1996.

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