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Snevely Family History

Snevely 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: Snively, Snavely, Shively, Szekely, Stavely, Nevels, Nevel, Steely

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Where is the Snevely family from?

You can see how Snevely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snevely family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snevely families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 9 Snevely families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Snevely's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Snevely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snevely 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 Snevely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snevely. 34% of Snevely men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Snevely women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Snevely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Snevely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snevely 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Snevely. 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 54 military records available for the last name Snevely. For the veterans among your Snevely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snevely lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Snevely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Snevely in 1966 was 73, and 54 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snevely 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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