This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Zeeley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zeeley Family History

Zeeley 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: Seeley, Keeley, Feeley, Beeley, Deeley, Zebley, Neeley, Henley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zeeley family from?

You can see how Zeeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeeley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeeley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zeeley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeeley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeeley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeeley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Zeeley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Zeeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeeley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Zeeley

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Zeeley. 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.

View all Zeeley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Zeeley. For the veterans among your Zeeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zeeley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zeeley family history

Discover More

What is the average Zeeley lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Zeeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zeeley in 1986 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeeley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeeley 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zeeley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial