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Snye Family History

Snye 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: Nye, Snee, Skye, Saye, Slye, Sayer, Rye, Noe, Say, Sale

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Where is the Snye family from?

You can see how Snye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snye family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Snye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Snye family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Snye's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Snye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snye 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 164 census records available for the last name Snye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snye 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Snye. 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 12 military records available for the last name Snye. For the veterans among your Snye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snye lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Snye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Snye in 1966 was 69, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snye 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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