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Snibbe Family History

Snibbe 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: Nibbe, Skibbe, Stibbe, Kibbe, Stubbe, Nobbe, Knobbe, Snipe, Sible

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snibbe 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 24 census records available for the last name Snibbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snibbe 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Snibbe. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Snibbe. For the veterans among your Snibbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snibbe lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Snibbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Snibbe in 1979 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snibbe 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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