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Snedal Family History

Snedal 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: Senecal, Neal, Seda, Seal, Sandal, Andal, Snell, Sveda, Nadal, Segal

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Where is the Snedal family from?

You can see how Snedal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snedal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snedal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Snedal families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Snedal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Snedal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snedal 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 Snedal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snedal. 100% of Snedal men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Snedal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Snedal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snedal 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Snedal. 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 5 military records available for the last name Snedal. For the veterans among your Snedal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snedal lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Snedal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Snedal in 1980 was 86, and 74 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snedal 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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