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Snearley Family History

Snearley 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: Stearley, Searle, Sherley, Cearley, Steakley, Earley, Kearley

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Where is the Snearley family from?

You can see how Snearley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snearley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snearley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Snearley families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Snearley's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Snearley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snearley 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 Snearley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Snearley. 72% of Snearley men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Snearley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Snearley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snearley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Snearley. 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 86 military records available for the last name Snearley. For the veterans among your Snearley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snearley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Snearley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Snearley in 1964 was 67, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snearley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snearley 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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