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Snypes Family History

Snypes 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: Snipes, Snape, Sykes, Sypek, Snyder, Snipe, Hypes, Snopek, Swopes

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Where is the Snypes family from?

You can see how Snypes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snypes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snypes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Snypes families living in Georgia. This was about 54% of all the recorded Snypes's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Snypes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snypes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Snypes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Snypes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snypes 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 Snypes. 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 79 military records available for the last name Snypes. For the veterans among your Snypes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snypes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Snypes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Snypes in 1962 was 66, and 32 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snypes 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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