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Sneilson Family History

Sneilson 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: Neilson, Snelson, Nelson, Nilson, Neilsen, Stilson, Elson, Sibson

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Where is the Sneilson family from?

You can see how Sneilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneilson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sneilson families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Sneilson family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sneilson's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Sneilson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Sneilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneilson 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 Sneilson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sneilson. For the veterans among your Sneilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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