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Snellen Family History

Snellen Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Snel (see Snell). English: variant of Snelling.

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


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Where is the Snellen family from?

You can see how Snellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snellen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Snellen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Snellen family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Snellen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Snellen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snellen 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 Snellen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snellen. 44% of Snellen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Snellen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snellen were Maintenance and Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Maintenance
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Snellen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snellen 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Snellen. 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 279 military records available for the last name Snellen. For the veterans among your Snellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snellen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Snellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Snellen in 1963 was 57, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snellen 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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