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Sneavely Family History

Sneavely 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: Snavely, Snively, Stavely, Seavey, Swavely, Savely, Savel, Gravely

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Where is the Sneavely family from?

You can see how Sneavely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneavely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sneavely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sneavely families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sneavely's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sneavely families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Sneavely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneavely 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sneavely. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sneavely. For the veterans among your Sneavely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sneavely lifespan?

Average Sneavely life expectancy in 1999 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sneavely 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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