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Snyders Family History

Snyders Surname Meaning

Americanized and Flemish form of Dutch Snijders: patronymic from Snijder (see Snyder ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Snyders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snyders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snyders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Snyders families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Snyders's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Snyders families in 1891.
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What did your Snyders ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Organising Secretary was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Snyders. 100% of Snyders women worked as an Organising Secretary.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Organising Secretary
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Snyders. 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 627 military records available for the last name Snyders. For the veterans among your Snyders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snyders lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Snyders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Snyders in 1959 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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