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Snelbaker Family History

Snelbaker 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: Snedaker, Neubauer, Stalnaker, Hazelbaker, Nebeker, Sneller, Snedeker

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Where is the Snelbaker family from?

You can see how Snelbaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snelbaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snelbaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Snelbaker families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Snelbaker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Snelbaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snelbaker 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 Snelbaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snelbaker. 23% of Snelbaker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Snelbaker women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Foreman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Snelbaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Snelbaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snelbaker 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Snelbaker. 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 195 military records available for the last name Snelbaker. For the veterans among your Snelbaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snelbaker lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Snelbaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Snelbaker in 1943 was 51, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snelbaker 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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