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Meeley Family History

Meeley 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: Medley, Seeley, Keeley, Feeley, Beeley, Deeley, Melley, Meeler

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Where is the Meeley family from?

You can see how Meeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Meeley family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meeley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meeley families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meeley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meeley ancestors do for a living?

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

What Meeley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Meeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeley 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Meeley. 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 169 military records available for the last name Meeley. For the veterans among your Meeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Meeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meeley in 1955 was 62, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meeley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeley 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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