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Sniffin Family History

Sniffin Surname Meaning

Variant of Sniffen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sniffin family from?

You can see how Sniffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sniffin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sniffin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sniffin families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sniffin's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Sniffin families in 1891.
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What did your Sniffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sniffin. 39% of Sniffin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sniffin women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sniffin were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Sniffin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sniffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sniffin 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Sniffin. 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 840 military records available for the last name Sniffin. For the veterans among your Sniffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sniffin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sniffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sniffin in 1957 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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