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Snellenberger Family History

Snellenberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schnellenberger a habitational name from a castle by name Schnellenberg near Attendorn (Westphalia).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Snellenberger family from?

You can see how Snellenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snellenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snellenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Snellenberger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Snellenberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Snellenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snellenberger 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 Snellenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snellenberger. 35% of Snellenberger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Snellenberger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snellenberger were Foreman and 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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Snellenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snellenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snellenberger 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Snellenberger. 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 227 military records available for the last name Snellenberger. For the veterans among your Snellenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snellenberger lifespan?

Average Snellenberger life expectancy in 2002 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snellenberger 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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