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Sniff Family History

Sniff Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Sniff family from?

You can see how Sniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sniff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sniff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Sniff families living in Warwickshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Sniff's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sniff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sniff 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 Sniff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sniff. 44% of Sniff men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sniff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sniff were Farm Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Sniff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sniff 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Sniff. 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 247 military records available for the last name Sniff. For the veterans among your Sniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sniff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Sniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sniff in 1957 was 54, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sniff 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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