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Snearl Family History

Snearl 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: Sneary, Searl, Neal, Seal, Earl, Sears, Pearl, Searle, Spear, Snell

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Where is the Snearl family from?

You can see how Snearl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snearl family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snearl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Snearl family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Snearl's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Snearl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snearl 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 42 census records available for the last name Snearl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snearl 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 Snearl. 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 6 military records available for the last name Snearl. For the veterans among your Snearl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snearl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Snearl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Snearl in 1959 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snearl 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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