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Dealy Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Deeley (from Ó Duibhghiolla).

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


Similar surnames: Sealy, Deely, Kealy, Mealy, Deacy, Fealy, Deily, Deale, Deasy, Deal

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Where is the Dealy family from?

You can see how Dealy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dealy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dealy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Dealy families living in New Brunswick. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dealy's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Dealy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dealy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dealy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dealy. 58% of Dealy 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
    58%
  • Labourer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dealy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dealy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dealy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dealy. For the veterans among your Dealy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dealy lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Dealy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dealy in 1942 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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