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Sahely Family History

Sahely 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: Shely, Savely, Savel, Fahey, Shell, Gately, Shelby, Savela, Shealy

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Sahely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahely 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Sahely. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sahely. For the veterans among your Sahely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahely lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sahely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sahely in 1971 was 90, and 73 in 2004.

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