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Scaley Family History

Scaley 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: Caley, Scales, Staley, Schley, Scally, Sealey, Scalley, Saley, Sales

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Where is the Scaley family from?

You can see how Scaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Scaley family living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scaley's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Scaley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scaley 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 Scaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scaley. 75% of Scaley 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
    75%
  • Domestic Help
    25%

What Scaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Scaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scaley 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Scaley. 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 83 military records available for the last name Scaley. For the veterans among your Scaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scaley lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Scaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scaley in 1987 was 91, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scaley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scaley 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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