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Snelbecker Family History

Snelbecker 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: Neubecker, Neudecker, Nebeker, Snedeker, Strecker, Necker, Noecker

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Where is the Snelbecker family from?

You can see how Snelbecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snelbecker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Snelbecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Snelbecker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Snelbecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Snelbecker families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Snelbecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snelbecker 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 Snelbecker. 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 12 military records available for the last name Snelbecker. For the veterans among your Snelbecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snelbecker lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Snelbecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Snelbecker in 1993 was 92, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snelbecker 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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