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Healley Family History

Healley 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: Halley, Healey, Heasley, Headley, Heatley, Heller, Hanley, Henley

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Where is the Healley family from?

You can see how Healley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Healley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Healley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Healley families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Healley's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Healley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Healley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Healley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Healley. 100% of Healley men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Healley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Healley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Healley 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Healley. 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 68 military records available for the last name Healley. For the veterans among your Healley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Healley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Healley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Healley in 1968 was 76, and 93 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Healley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Healley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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