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Snide Family History

Snide Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Schneid.

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


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Where is the Snide family from?

You can see how Snide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snide family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Snide families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Snide families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Snide's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Snide families in 1911.
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What did your Snide ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snide. 33% of Snide men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Snide women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snide were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Snide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snide 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Snide. 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 373 military records available for the last name Snide. For the veterans among your Snide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snide lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Snide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Snide in 1945 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snide 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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