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Snyde Family History

Snyde 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: Snyder, Snide, Hyde, Nye, Lyde, Snape, Clyde, Slade, Shade, Seide

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Where is the Snyde family from?

You can see how Snyde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snyde family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snyde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Snyde families living in Alberta. This was about 40% of all the recorded Snyde's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Snyde families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snyde 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 Snyde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snyde. 31% of Snyde men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Snyde women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snyde were Farming and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Snyde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snyde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snyde 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Snyde. 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 132 military records available for the last name Snyde. For the veterans among your Snyde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snyde lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Snyde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Snyde in 1984 was 79, and 41 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snyde 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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