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Snippe Family History

Snippe 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: Snipe, Skipper, Lippe, Shippen, Snape, Sippy, Stipp, Shippey, Hippe

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Where is the Snippe family from?

You can see how Snippe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snippe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snippe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Snippe family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Snippe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Snippe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snippe 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 Snippe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Snippe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snippe 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 Snippe. 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 16 military records available for the last name Snippe. For the veterans among your Snippe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snippe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Snippe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Snippe in 1965 was 78, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snippe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snippe 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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