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Snight Family History

Snight 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: Knight, Slight, Spight, Wright, Light, Bright, Sticht, Slaght

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Where is the Snight family from?

You can see how Snight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snight family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Snight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Snight families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Snight's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Snight families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snight 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 113 census records available for the last name Snight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snight 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Snight. 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 25 military records available for the last name Snight. For the veterans among your Snight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snight lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Snight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Snight in 1968 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snight 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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