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Sheady Family History

Sheady Surname Meaning

from Ó Síoda or Mac Síoda; see Sheedy.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sheady family from?

You can see how Sheady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sheady families living in Middlesex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sheady's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Sheady families in 1891.
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What did your Sheady ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sheady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheady 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Sheady. 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 120 military records available for the last name Sheady. For the veterans among your Sheady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheady lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Sheady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sheady in 1967 was 76, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheady 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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