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Pheeley Family History

Pheeley 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: Wheeley, Phegley, Sheeley, Cheeley, Henley, Seeley, Wheeler, Healey

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Where is the Pheeley family from?

You can see how Pheeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheeley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pheeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Pheeley family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pheeley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pheeley families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Pheeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheeley 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pheeley. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pheeley. For the veterans among your Pheeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pheeley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pheeley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pheeley

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