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Sheally Family History

Sheally 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: Shealy, Shelly, Shealey, Healey, Stelly, Sealy, Healy, Shell, Shelby

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Where is the Sheally family from?

You can see how Sheally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheally family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheally families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Sheally families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheally's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sheally families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheally 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 Sheally ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Day Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheally. 67% of Sheally men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sheally women worked as a Day Hand.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Day Hand
    100%

What Sheally family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Sheally. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheally 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sheally. 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 84 military records available for the last name Sheally. For the veterans among your Sheally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheally lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Sheally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Sheally in 1963 was 91, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheally

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheally 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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