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Snopley Family History

Snopley 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: Copley, Cropley, Shipley, Stapley, Smoley, Soley, Nolley, Notley

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Where is the Snopley family from?

You can see how Snopley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snopley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Snopley family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Snopley's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Snopley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snopley 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 13 census records available for the last name Snopley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snopley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Snopley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Snopley. For the veterans among your Snopley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snopley lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Snopley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Snopley in 1998 was 77, and 84 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snopley 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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