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Dealey Family History

Dealey Surname Meaning

see Deeley.

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


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Where is the Dealey family from?

You can see how Dealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dealey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dealey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Dealey families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Dealey's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Dealey families in 1891.
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What did your Dealey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dealey. 50% of Dealey men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Dealey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dealey were Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Butchers Assistant
    30%
  • Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dealey 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Dealey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 527 military records available for the last name Dealey. For the veterans among your Dealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dealey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Dealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dealey in 1959 was 60, and 47 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dealey 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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