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Snarley Family History

Snarley 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: Starley, Barley, Varley, Harley, Marley, Stanley, Farley, Staley

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Where is the Snarley family from?

You can see how Snarley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snarley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snarley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Snarley family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Snarley's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Snarley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snarley 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 95 census records available for the last name Snarley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snarley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Snarley. 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 15 military records available for the last name Snarley. For the veterans among your Snarley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snarley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Snarley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Snarley in 1966 was 60, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snarley 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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