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Snipp Family History

Snipp 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: Stipp, Knipp, Nipp, Snipe, Shipp, Sipp, Snapp, Seipp, Knapp, Knopp

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Where is the Snipp family from?

You can see how Snipp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snipp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Snipp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Snipp families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Snipp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Snipp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snipp 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 Snipp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Snipp. 100% of Snipp 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Snipp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snipp 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Snipp. 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 140 military records available for the last name Snipp. For the veterans among your Snipp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snipp lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Snipp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Snipp in 1957 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snipp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snipp 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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