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Snyler Family History

Snyler 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: Styler, Snyder, Seyler, Sayler, Syler, Sayer, Seller, Sandler, Oyler

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Where is the Snyler family from?

You can see how Snyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snyler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snyler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Snyler families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Snyler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Snyler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snyler 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 201 census records available for the last name Snyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snyler 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Snyler. 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 48 military records available for the last name Snyler. For the veterans among your Snyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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