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Mealley Family History

Mealley 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: Melley, Malley, Mealey, Halley, Manley, Mallet, Galley, Medley, Melle

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Where is the Mealley family from?

You can see how Mealley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mealley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mealley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mealley families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mealley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mealley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mealley 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 563 census records available for the last name Mealley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mealley 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Mealley. 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 118 military records available for the last name Mealley. For the veterans among your Mealley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mealley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Mealley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mealley in 1962 was 76, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mealley 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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