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Sheeley Family History

Sheeley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Shelley.

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


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Where is the Sheeley family from?

You can see how Sheeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Sheeley families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Sheeley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sheeley families in 1911.
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What did your Sheeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheeley. 20% of Sheeley men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Sheeley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheeley were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Sheeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheeley 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 Sheeley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sheeley. For the veterans among your Sheeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheeley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sheeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sheeley in 1955 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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