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Snurley Family History

Snurley 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: Shurley, Murley, Turley, Gurley, Curley, Durley, Hurley, Burley

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Where is the Snurley family from?

You can see how Snurley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snurley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snurley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Snurley families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Snurley's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Snurley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snurley 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 75 census records available for the last name Snurley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snurley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Snurley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Snurley. For the veterans among your Snurley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snurley lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Snurley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Snurley in 1984 was 82, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snurley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snurley 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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