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Sniveley Family History

Sniveley 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, Shiveley, Shively, Snavely, Niceley, Kniceley, Sivley

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Where is the Sniveley family from?

You can see how Sniveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sniveley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sniveley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Sniveley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sniveley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sniveley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sniveley 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 630 census records available for the last name Sniveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sniveley 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sniveley. 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 54 military records available for the last name Sniveley. For the veterans among your Sniveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sniveley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sniveley

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