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Snagel Family History

Snagel 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: Nagel, Sagel, Slagel, Engel, Angel, Savel, Siegel, Sager, Sage, Snape

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Where is the Snagel family from?

You can see how Snagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snagel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Snagel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Snagel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Snagel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Snagel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snagel 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 47 census records available for the last name Snagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snagel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Snagel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Snagel. For the veterans among your Snagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snagel lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Snagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Snagel in 1982 was 94, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snagel 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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