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Snith Family History

Snith 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: Smith, Seith, Stith, Weith, Seth, Raith, Spitz, Faith, Suit, Situ

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Where is the Snith family from?

You can see how Snith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Snith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Snith families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Snith's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Snith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snith 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 Snith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Snith. 100% of Snith 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Snith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snith 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 882 immigration records available for the last name Snith. 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 592 military records available for the last name Snith. For the veterans among your Snith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snith lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Snith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Snith in 1975 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snith 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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