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Snitkin Family History

Snitkin 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: Itkin, Simkin, Slotkin, Slatkin, Witkin, Sirkin, Shatkin, Snitker

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Where is the Snitkin family from?

You can see how Snitkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snitkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Snitkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Snitkin families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Snitkin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Snitkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snitkin 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 Snitkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snitkin. 43% of Snitkin men worked as a Painter and 50% of Snitkin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snitkin were Pharmacist and Secretary.

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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

  • Painter
    43%
  • Tailor
    29%
  • Pharmacist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Snitkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Snitkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snitkin 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Snitkin. 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 71 military records available for the last name Snitkin. For the veterans among your Snitkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snitkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Snitkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Snitkin in 1963 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snitkin 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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