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Snyman Family History

Snyman 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: Nyman, Slyman, Hayman, Sloman, Lyman, Selman, Neman, Rayman, Salman

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Where is the Snyman family from?

You can see how Snyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snyman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Snyman families living in New Mexico. This was about 60% of all the recorded Snyman's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Snyman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snyman 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 142 census records available for the last name Snyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snyman 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Snyman. 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 235 military records available for the last name Snyman. For the veterans among your Snyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snyman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Snyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Snyman in 1965 was 84, and 4 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snyman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snyman 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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