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Snella Family History

Snella 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: Stella, Sella, Snell, Knell, Sell, Vanella, Pella, Selle, Stell

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Where is the Snella family from?

You can see how Snella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Snella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Snella family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Snella's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Snella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snella 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 149 census records available for the last name Snella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snella 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Snella. 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 68 military records available for the last name Snella. For the veterans among your Snella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snella lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Snella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Snella in 1961 was 57, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snella 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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