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Sneen Family History

Sneen 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: Steen, Sneed, Snee, Sveen, Skeen, Kneen, Sween, Sheen, Sneden, Stein

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Where is the Sneen family from?

You can see how Sneen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sneen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sneen family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sneen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sneen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sneen 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 Sneen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sneen. 30% of Sneen men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Sneen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sneen were Electrician and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Electrician
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Sneen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Sneen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneen 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Sneen. 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 144 military records available for the last name Sneen. For the veterans among your Sneen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sneen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sneen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sneen in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sneen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sneen 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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