About Snavley
The surname Snavley is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Snaveley. It is derived from a place name, possibly Snaveley in Shropshire, England. The meaning of the surname is uncertain, but it is likely to have originated from Old English words such as "snæf" meaning "beak" or "nose" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the surname Snavley may have originally referred to someone who lived near a wooded area with a prominent nose or beak-like feature.
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