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Snits Family History

Snits 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: Suits, Smits, Smith, Nims, Spitz, Nies, Suit, Sias, Situ, Spies

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Where is the Snits family from?

You can see how Snits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snits family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Snits families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Snits's in USA. New York had the highest population of Snits families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snits 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 201 census records available for the last name Snits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snits 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Snits. 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 10 military records available for the last name Snits. For the veterans among your Snits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snits lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Snits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Snits in 1995 was 85, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snits 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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