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Sniffen Name Meaning

Altered form of Kniffen a surname of English origin.

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


Similar surnames: Whiffen, Knippen, Staffen, Sniff, Griffen, Giffen, Griffel, Sidden

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Where is the Sniffen family from?

You can see how Sniffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sniffen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sniffen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Sniffen families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sniffen's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Sniffen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sniffen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sniffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sniffen. 16% of Sniffen men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Sniffen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sniffen were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    32%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sniffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sniffen 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Sniffen. 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 985 military records available for the last name Sniffen. For the veterans among your Sniffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sniffen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sniffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sniffen in 1957 was 33, and 85 in 2004.

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