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Snavley Family History

Snavley 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: Stanley, Staley, Stapley, Shatley, Shanley, Salley, Stahley, Smalley

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Where is the Snavley family from?

You can see how Snavley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snavley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snavley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Snavley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Snavley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Snavley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snavley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Snavley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snavley. 27% of Snavley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Snavley women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Snavley were Truck Driver and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Snavley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Snavley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snavley 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Snavley. 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 202 military records available for the last name Snavley. For the veterans among your Snavley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snavley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Snavley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Snavley in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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