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Snakey Family History

Snakey 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: Sankey, Snape, Staley, Oakey, Gnagey, Stakes, Staker, Stokey, Snoke

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Where is the Snakey family from?

You can see how Snakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snakey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Snakey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Snakey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Snakey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snakey 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 44 census records available for the last name Snakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snakey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Snakey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Snakey. For the veterans among your Snakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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