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Snyden Family History

Snyden 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: Snyder, Sneden, Hayden, Hyden, Spoden, Soden, Sanden, Ryden, Gayden

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Where is the Snyden family from?

You can see how Snyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snyden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Snyden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Snyden families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Snyden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Snyden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snyden 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 Snyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Snyden. 100% of Snyden 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%

What Snyden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Snyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snyden 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Snyden. 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 123 military records available for the last name Snyden. For the veterans among your Snyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snyden lifespan?

Average Snyden life expectancy in 1978 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snyden 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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