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Snaley Family History

Snaley 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: Staley, Sealey, Saley, Sales, Sale, Paley, Seeley, Whaley, Caley

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Where is the Snaley family from?

You can see how Snaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snaley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Snaley families living in New Hampshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Snaley's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Snaley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snaley 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 48 census records available for the last name Snaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snaley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Snaley. 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 Snaley. For the veterans among your Snaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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