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Jeely Family History

Jeely 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: Feely, Deely, Keely, Neely, Seely, Peel, Jewell, Seeley, Keel, Kelly

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Where is the Jeely family from?

You can see how Jeely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Jeely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Jeely families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jeely's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Jeely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Jeely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeely 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Jeely. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jeely. For the veterans among your Jeely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeely lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Jeely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Jeely in 1974 was 95, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeely 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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