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Sneden Name Meaning

Scottish (Dumfriesshire): variant of Sneddon . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Snedden, Skeen, Steven, Sween, Sorden, Neder, Seiden, Spedden, Steen

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Where is the Sneden family from?

You can see how Sneden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sneden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Sneden families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sneden's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sneden families in 1911.
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What did your Sneden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sneden. 45% of Sneden men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sneden women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sneden were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sneden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneden 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Sneden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 368 military records available for the last name Sneden. For the veterans among your Sneden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sneden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sneden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sneden in 1963 was 64, and 86 in 2003.

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