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Scalley Family History

Scalley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Scally from Mac Scalaidhe.

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


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Where is the Scalley family from?

You can see how Scalley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scalley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Scalley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Scalley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scalley families in 1911.
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What did your Scalley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scalley. 24% of Scalley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Scalley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scalley were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Printer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Nurse
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Scalley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scalley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalley 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 Scalley. 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 397 military records available for the last name Scalley. For the veterans among your Scalley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalley lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Scalley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Scalley in 1946 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scalley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalley 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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