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Snelwar Family History

Snelwar 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: Selway, Sneller, Sellar, Seller, Stella, Seward, Stewart, Selman

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Where is the Snelwar family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snelwar 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 Snelwar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Snelwar. 100% of Snelwar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Snelwar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snelwar 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Snelwar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Snelwar. For the veterans among your Snelwar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snelwar lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Snelwar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Snelwar in 1979 was 65, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snelwar 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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