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Sheasley Name Meaning

Variant of Sheesley a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Sheesley, Shatley, Stearley, Shetley, Peasley, Steakley, Spensley

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Where is the Sheasley family from?

You can see how Sheasley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheasley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheasley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 33 Sheasley families living in Warwickshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sheasley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sheasley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheasley 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 Sheasley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheasley. 32% of Sheasley men worked as a Laborer and 54% of Sheasley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheasley were Labor and Cook. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    54%
  • Teacher
    31%
  • Cook
    16%
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What Sheasley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sheasley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheasley 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Sheasley. 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 270 military records available for the last name Sheasley. For the veterans among your Sheasley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheasley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sheasley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sheasley in 1956 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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