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Sneethen Family History

Sneethen 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: Snethen, Sweeten, Blethen, Sweetser, Sheehan, Sneath, Seelen, Snellen

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Where is the Sneethen family from?

You can see how Sneethen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneethen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sneethen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sneethen family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sneethen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sneethen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sneethen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Sneethen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneethen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sneethen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sneethen. For the veterans among your Sneethen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sneethen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sneethen 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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