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Zealley Family History

Zealley Surname Meaning

see Sealey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Zealley family from?

You can see how Zealley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zealley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zealley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Zealley families living in Worcestershire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Zealley's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Zealley families in 1891.
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What did your Zealley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zealley. 100% of Zealley 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 Zealley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zealley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zealley 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Zealley. 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 88 military records available for the last name Zealley. For the veterans among your Zealley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zealley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zealley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zealley in 1960 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zealley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zealley 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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