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Sneath Family History

Sneath Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire and Rutland): habitational name from Snaith (Yorkshire) from Old Norse sneith ‘slice of land piece of land cut off’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sneath family from?

You can see how Sneath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sneath families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Sneath families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Sneath's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Sneath families in 1891.
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What did your Sneath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sneath. 50% of Sneath men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Sneath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sneath were Retired Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Retired Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Sneath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneath 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sneath. 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 Sneath. For the veterans among your Sneath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sneath lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sneath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sneath in 1962 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sneath 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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