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Snively Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Schneebeli or Schnebli (see Snavely ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Snavely, Shively, Stitely, Seidel, Siverly, Snider, Nicely, Knisely

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Where is the Snively family from?

You can see how Snively families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snively family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snively families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 41 Snively families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Snively's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Snively families in 1911.
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What did your Snively ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Snively. 54% of Snively men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Snively. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snively 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 979 immigration records available for the last name Snively. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Snively. For the veterans among your Snively ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snively lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Snively life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Snively in 1944 was 31, and 71 in 2004.

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