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Origins of the Sneesby surname

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We have a total number of 1645 records for people with the last name Sneesby.

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Where do most Sneesbys live?

In 1921, most Sneesbys lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Sneesbys

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,460 records for the Sneesby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Sneesbys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Sneesby first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Sneesbys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Sneesbys in 1921
Dressmaker

13

Butcher

7

Cotton Factory Hand

4

General Servant Domestic

4

Housekeeper

4

Common Male occupations for Sneesbys in 1921
Butcher

29

Agricultural Labourer

21

Farm Labourer

11

Blacksmith

8

Printer Compositor

6

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