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Snethen Family History

Snethen Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Snethen family from?

You can see how Snethen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snethen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Snethen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Snethen family living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Snethen's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Snethen families in 1891.
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What did your Snethen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snethen. 46% of Snethen men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Snethen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snethen were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • School Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Snethen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snethen 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Snethen. 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 426 military records available for the last name Snethen. For the veterans among your Snethen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snethen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Snethen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Snethen in 1962 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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