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Sheelay Family History

Sheelay 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: Sheely, Sheeley, Seeley, Sheehy, Wheeley, Sheehan, Shelby, Shealy

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Where is the Sheelay family from?

You can see how Sheelay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheelay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sheelay families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheelay's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sheelay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheelay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Sheelay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheelay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sheelay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sheelay. For the veterans among your Sheelay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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