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Snipen Family History

Snipen 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: Snipe, Snipes, Shippen, Snape, Stien, Knippen, Snider, Stigen, Siren

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Where is the Snipen family from?

You can see how Snipen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snipen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snipen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Snipen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Snipen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Snipen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snipen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Snipen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Snipen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snipen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Snipen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Snipen. For the veterans among your Snipen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snipen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Snipen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Snipen in 1973 was 81, and 96 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snipen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snipen 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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