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Snevily Family History

Snevily 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: Snively, Snavely, Neily, Nevil, Nevill, Nevils, Neill, Sevilla, Nevin

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Where is the Snevily family from?

You can see how Snevily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snevily family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Snevily families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Snevily family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Snevily's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Snevily families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Snevily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snevily 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Snevily. 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 17 military records available for the last name Snevily. For the veterans among your Snevily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snevily lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Snevily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Snevily in 1966 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snevily

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snevily 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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