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Snelen Family History

Snelen 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: Seelen, Snellen, Sneden, Nolen, Seeley, Steen, Steven, Stolen, Selan

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Where is the Snelen family from?

You can see how Snelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snelen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snelen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Snelen families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Snelen's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Snelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snelen 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 85 census records available for the last name Snelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snelen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Snelen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Snelen. For the veterans among your Snelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snelen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Snelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Snelen in 1962 was 75, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snelen 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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