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Sniclair Family History

Sniclair 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: Sinclair, Leclair, Boisclair, Auclair, Gisclair, St. Clair, Laclair

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Where is the Sniclair family from?

You can see how Sniclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sniclair family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Sniclair family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sniclair's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Sniclair families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Sniclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sniclair 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sniclair. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sniclair. For the veterans among your Sniclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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