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Dealy Family History

Dealy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Deeley (from Ó Duibhghiolla).

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


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Where is the Dealy family from?

You can see how Dealy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dealy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dealy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Dealy families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Dealy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dealy families in 1891.
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What did your Dealy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Municipal Officer Grade and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dealy. 100% of Dealy men worked as a Municipal Officer Grade and 65% of Dealy 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Municipal Officer Grade
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Private Means
    22%
  • Domestic Duties
    15%

What Dealy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dealy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dealy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dealy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dealy. For the veterans among your Dealy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dealy lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Dealy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dealy in 1942 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dealy 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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