1,308 documented Snyder ancestors — traced through census, vital, cemetery, and newspaper records. Every name below is a real person in the public record.
1,308Documented ancestors
1769Earliest record
10Generations
The name
Origin & meaning of Snyder
An Americanized form of the German Schneider — a tailor.
Documented across the American record; part of a growing network of family histories.
Documented families
Snyder families we’ve reconstructed
Real Snyder family groups pieced together from the public record — parents, spouse, and children, each with the source that proves it. Recognize your line? Tap a family and we’ll start your documented tree from it.
childrenCatherine Snyder · Henry Snyder · William Snyder · John Snyder · Elizabeth Snyder · George W. Snyder · Charles F. Snyder · Louis J. Snyder · Sarah Snyder
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Common questions
Snyder genealogy — FAQ
Where does the Snyder surname come from?
An Americanized form of the German Schneider — a tailor.
How far back does the Snyder family tree go?
The documented line here reaches back to 1769. Most Snyder lines can be traced to the end of the surviving public record.
Are living Snyder family members listed here?
No. Deceased ancestors only, from public records. Living people are excluded for privacy.
Is this my Snyder family?
If a name here matches your family, it may well be. A full documented build confirms exactly how your line connects.