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Shnavely Family History

Shnavely Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Snavely, Shively, Snively, Stavely, Swavely, Savely, Savel, Gravely

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Where is the Shnavely family from?

You can see how Shnavely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shnavely family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shnavely families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shnavely's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shnavely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shnavely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Shnavely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shnavely 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shnavely. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Shnavely. For the veterans among your Shnavely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shnavely lifespan?

Average Shnavely life expectancy in 1983 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shnavely 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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