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Snitser Family History

Snitser 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: Snitker, Snitzer, Sitzer, Snider, Knitter, Seither, Spitzer, Suiter

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Where is the Snitser family from?

You can see how Snitser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snitser family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Snitser family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Snitser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Snitser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snitser 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 23 census records available for the last name Snitser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snitser 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Snitser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Snitser. For the veterans among your Snitser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snitser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1979, in the United States, Snitser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Snitser in 1963 was 79, and 66 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snitser 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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