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Snippel Family History

Snippel 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: Sippel, Knippel, Skipper, Shippen, Shippey, Stoppel, Nipper, Knippen

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Snippel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snippel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Snippel. 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 Snippel. For the veterans among your Snippel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snippel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Snippel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Snippel in 1972 was 53, and 81 in 2000.

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