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Snuff Family History

Snuff 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: Stuff, Shuff, Sniff, Cuff, Duff, Buff, Neff, Stiff, Sheff, Stauff

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Where is the Snuff family from?

You can see how Snuff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snuff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Snuff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Snuff family living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Snuff's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Snuff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snuff 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 288 census records available for the last name Snuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snuff 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Snuff. 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 23 military records available for the last name Snuff. For the veterans among your Snuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snuff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Snuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Snuff in 1975 was 62, and 59 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snuff 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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