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Snales Family History

Snales 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: Sales, Scales, Swales, Shales, Seales, Smales, Sale, Salas, Naves

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Where is the Snales family from?

You can see how Snales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snales family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snales families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Snales families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Snales's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Snales families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Snales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snales 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Snales. 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 4 military records available for the last name Snales. For the veterans among your Snales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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