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Snitz Family History

Snitz 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: Spitz, Sitz, Seitz, Nitz, Stitz, Smith, Fitz, Britz, Kritz, Netz

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Where is the Snitz family from?

You can see how Snitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Snitz families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Snitz's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Snitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snitz 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 Snitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snitz. 20% of Snitz men worked as a Proprietor and 43% of Snitz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snitz were Bartender and Saleslady.

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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

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Bartender
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Snitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Snitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snitz 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Snitz. 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 96 military records available for the last name Snitz. For the veterans among your Snitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Snitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Snitz in 1963 was 66, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snitz 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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