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Mchaley Family History

Mchaley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Michaely (see Michaeli). Compare Mahaley.

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


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Where is the Mchaley family from?

You can see how Mchaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mchaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mchaley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mchaley family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mchaley's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mchaley families in 1911.
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What did your Mchaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mchaley. 42% of Mchaley 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
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Rancher
    17%
  • Ranch Work
    17%

What Mchaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mchaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mchaley 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Mchaley. 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 179 military records available for the last name Mchaley. For the veterans among your Mchaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mchaley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mchaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mchaley in 1965 was 79, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mchaley 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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