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Snellenberg Family History

Snellenberg 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: Ellenberg, Schellenberg, Knollenberg, Snellenberger, Kallenberg

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Where is the Snellenberg family from?

You can see how Snellenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snellenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Snellenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Snellenberg families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Snellenberg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Snellenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snellenberg 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 Snellenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snellenberg. 100% of Snellenberg men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Snellenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Snellenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snellenberg 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Snellenberg. 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 32 military records available for the last name Snellenberg. For the veterans among your Snellenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snellenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Snellenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Snellenberg in 1965 was 60, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snellenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snellenberg 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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