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Snelly Family History

Snelly 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: Stelly, Snell, Shelly, Skelly, Sully, Stella, Knell, Seeley, Sell

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Where is the Snelly family from?

You can see how Snelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snelly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Snelly families living in Indiana. This was about 32% of all the recorded Snelly's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Snelly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snelly 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 Snelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Grinder and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snelly. 100% of Snelly men worked as a Tool Grinder and 100% of Snelly women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Tool Grinder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Snelly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Snelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snelly 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Snelly. 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 35 military records available for the last name Snelly. For the veterans among your Snelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snelly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Snelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Snelly in 1964 was 84, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snelly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snelly 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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