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Snetsinger Family History

Snetsinger Name 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: Letsinger, Getsinger, Betsinger, Cretsinger, Sneeringer, Messinger

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Where is the Snetsinger family from?

You can see how Snetsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snetsinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Snetsinger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 70 Snetsinger families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Snetsinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Snetsinger families in 1911.
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What did your Snetsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Snetsinger. 56% of Snetsinger men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Snetsinger women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snetsinger were Accountant and Fruit Grocer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Accountant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    60%
  • Fruit Grocer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snetsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snetsinger 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Snetsinger. 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 202 military records available for the last name Snetsinger. For the veterans among your Snetsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snetsinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Snetsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Snetsinger in 1967 was 88, and 75 in 2004.

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