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Sneary Family History

Sneary Surname Meaning

English (Essex): from the Middle English and Old Norse personal name Snarri (from Old Norse snarr ‘swift’).

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Sneary family from?

You can see how Sneary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneary family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sneary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sneary families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sneary's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sneary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sneary 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 Sneary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sneary. 42% of Sneary men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Sneary women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sneary were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Stenographer
    43%

What Sneary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sneary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneary 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Sneary. 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 274 military records available for the last name Sneary. For the veterans among your Sneary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sneary lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sneary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sneary in 1962 was 94, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sneary 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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