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Snippen Family History

Snippen 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: Shippen, Knippen, Skipper, Tippen, Shippey, Nipper, Knipper, Snipe

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Where is the Snippen family from?

You can see how Snippen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snippen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Snippen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Snippen families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Snippen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Snippen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snippen 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 did your Snippen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snippen. 67% of Snippen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Snippen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snippen were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Snippen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Snippen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snippen 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Snippen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Snippen. For the veterans among your Snippen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snippen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Snippen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Snippen in 1965 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snippen 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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