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Sheakley Family History

Sheakley 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: Steakley, Sheasley, Shealey, Shockley, Checkley, Healey, Heasley

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Where is the Sheakley family from?

You can see how Sheakley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheakley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheakley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Sheakley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Sheakley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sheakley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheakley 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 Sheakley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheakley. 45% of Sheakley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sheakley women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    45%
  • Fisherman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Sheakley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sheakley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheakley 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sheakley. 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 270 military records available for the last name Sheakley. For the veterans among your Sheakley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheakley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sheakley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sheakley in 1954 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheakley 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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