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Sniel Family History

Sniel 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: Stiel, Shiel, Niel, Daniel, Kiel, Engel, Angel, Spier, Noel, Savel

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Where is the Sniel family from?

You can see how Sniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sniel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sniel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sniel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sniel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sniel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sniel 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 78 census records available for the last name Sniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sniel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sniel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sniel. For the veterans among your Sniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sniel lifespan?

Average Sniel life expectancy in 1988 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sniel 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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