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Ealy Family History

Ealy Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ely.

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


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Where is the Ealy family from?

You can see how Ealy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ealy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ealy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Ealy families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ealy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ealy families in 1891.
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What did your Ealy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ealy. 100% of Ealy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Ealy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ealy 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Ealy. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ealy. For the veterans among your Ealy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ealy lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ealy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ealy in 1948 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ealy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ealy 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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