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Shealey Family History

Shealey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Shealy.

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


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Where is the Shealey family from?

You can see how Shealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shealey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shealey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Shealey families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shealey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Shealey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shealey 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 Shealey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shealey. 40% of Shealey men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Shealey women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shealey were Carpenter and Help On Farm.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    4%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    14%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Help On Farm
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shealey 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Shealey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shealey. For the veterans among your Shealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shealey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Shealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shealey in 1945 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shealey 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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