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Snibley Family History

Snibley Name 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: Sibley, Shibley, Sisley, Shipley, Smiley, Shirley, Smitley, Stilley

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Where is the Snibley family from?

You can see how Snibley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Snibley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Snibley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Snibley families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Snibley's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Snibley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Snibley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Snibley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Snibley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Snibley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Snibley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Snibley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Snibley. For the veterans among your Snibley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Snibley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Snibley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Snibley in 1971 was 87, and 59 in 2001.

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