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Snedan Family History

Snedan 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: Sneden, Seda, Neman, Shean, Selan, Skehan, Sveda, Stefan, Seman

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Where is the Snedan family from?

You can see how Snedan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snedan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Snedan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Snedan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Snedan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Snedan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Snedan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snedan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Snedan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Snedan. For the veterans among your Snedan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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