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Zearley Family History

Zearley 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: Cearley, Earley, Kearley, Barley, Early, Varley, Harley, Berley

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Where is the Zearley family from?

You can see how Zearley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zearley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zearley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Zearley families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Zearley's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zearley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zearley 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 Zearley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Librarian were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zearley. 28% of Zearley men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Zearley women worked as a Librarian. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zearley were Waiter and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Meat Cutter
    19%
  • Waiter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Librarian
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Zearley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Zearley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zearley 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Zearley. 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 95 military records available for the last name Zearley. For the veterans among your Zearley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zearley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zearley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zearley in 1963 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zearley 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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