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Snelley Family History

Snelley 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: Shelley, Selley, Snellen, Sneller, Smelley, Skelley, Seller, Seeley

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Where is the Snelley family from?

You can see how Snelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snelley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Snelley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Snelley families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Snelley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Snelley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snelley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Snelley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Snelley. 100% of Snelley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Snelley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Snelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snelley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Snelley. 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 20 military records available for the last name Snelley. For the veterans among your Snelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snelley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Snelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Snelley in 1968 was 72, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snelley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snelley 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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