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Snowell Family History

Snowell 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: Showell, Stowell, Sowell, Nowell, Sewell, Powell, Howell, Snowball

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Where is the Snowell family from?

You can see how Snowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snowell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Snowell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Snowell families living in Herefordshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Snowell's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Snowell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snowell 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 174 census records available for the last name Snowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snowell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Snowell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Snowell. For the veterans among your Snowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snowell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Snowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Snowell in 1968 was 49, and 54 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snowell 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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