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Sneavley Family History

Sneavley 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: Stearley, Steakley, Sheasley, Stealey, Seavey, Sealey, Nealey

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Where is the Sneavley family from?

You can see how Sneavley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sneavley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sneavley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sneavley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sneavley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sneavley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sneavley 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 22 census records available for the last name Sneavley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sneavley 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 Sneavley. 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 Sneavley. For the veterans among your Sneavley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sneavley lifespan?

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