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Snitgen Family History

Snitgen 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: Stigen, Snitker, Sniffen, Snitzer, Snethen, Slinger, Siegel, Shippen

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Where is the Snitgen family from?

You can see how Snitgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snitgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snitgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Snitgen families living in Michigan. This was about 69% of all the recorded Snitgen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Snitgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snitgen 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 247 census records available for the last name Snitgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snitgen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Snitgen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Snitgen. For the veterans among your Snitgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snitgen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Snitgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Snitgen in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snitgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snitgen 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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