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Sealley Family History

Sealley 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: Selley, Salley, Smalley, Swalley, Sealey, Scalley, Halley, Seller

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Where is the Sealley family from?

You can see how Sealley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sealley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sealley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sealley families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sealley's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sealley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sealley 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 Sealley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sealley. 100% of Sealley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sealley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Sealley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sealley 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Sealley. 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 37 military records available for the last name Sealley. For the veterans among your Sealley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sealley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Sealley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sealley in 1973 was 79, and 53 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sealley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sealley 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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