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Snowley Family History

Snowley Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Snowley family from?

You can see how Snowley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snowley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Snowley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Snowley families living in Norfolk. This was about 62% of all the recorded Snowley's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Snowley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snowley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Snowley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Snowley. 100% of Snowley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Snowley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Snowley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snowley 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Snowley. 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 50 military records available for the last name Snowley. For the veterans among your Snowley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snowley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Snowley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Snowley in 1969 was 84, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snowley 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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