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Snivley Family History

Snivley 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: Sivley, Shivley, Sibley, Sisley, Shipley, Smiley, Shirley, Smitley

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Where is the Snivley family from?

You can see how Snivley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snivley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Snivley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Snivley families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Snivley's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Snivley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snivley 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 Snivley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Snivley. 43% of Snivley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Snivley 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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Snivley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Snivley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snivley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Snivley. 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 51 military records available for the last name Snivley. For the veterans among your Snivley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snivley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Snivley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Snivley in 1969 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Snivley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Snivley 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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