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Snite Family History

Snite 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, Snide, Suite, Smith, White, Nice, Spire, Leite, Snape, Spitz

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Where is the Snite family from?

You can see how Snite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snite family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Snite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Snite families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Snite's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Snite families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snite 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 257 census records available for the last name Snite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snite 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Snite. 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 41 military records available for the last name Snite. For the veterans among your Snite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snite lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1999, in the United States, Snite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Snite in 1954 was 44, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snite 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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