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Snier Family History

Snier 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: Spier, Stier, Nier, Shier, Snider, Swier, Sonier, Knier, Seier, Sayer

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Where is the Snier family from?

You can see how Snier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Snier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Snier families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Snier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Snier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snier 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 196 census records available for the last name Snier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snier 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Snier. 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 29 military records available for the last name Snier. For the veterans among your Snier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Snier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Snier in 1966 was 43, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snier 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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