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Sceley Family History

Sceley 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: Seeley, Schley, Sheley, Seley, Caley, Sibley, Scales, Coley, Akeley

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Where is the Sceley family from?

You can see how Sceley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sceley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sceley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sceley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sceley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sceley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sceley 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 Sceley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sceley. 50% of Sceley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sceley women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Sceley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Sceley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sceley 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Sceley. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sceley. For the veterans among your Sceley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sceley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sceley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sceley in 1962 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sceley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sceley 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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